Priscilla Ngullie singing the “Tokhvu” song at the Tokhvu Emong festival programme held at the Lotha Baptist Church Duncan in Dimapur on November7.
Dimapur, November 7 (MExN): The Duncan Lotha community on November 7 celebrated Tokhvu Emong festival with ‘warmth and gaiety’ at the Lotha Baptist Church Duncan court-sector church compound.
Duncan Bosti Lotha Ekhung (DBLE) chairman, TL Merry, on behalf of Ekhung (Union) expressed heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all Duncan residents; the Lotha community in particular for their concern and cooperation towards building Duncan Bosti into a decent, tranquil, and secure atmosphere, conducive for peaceful co-existence of all; with special regard to the venerable elderly/senior citizens who comprises the majority of Duncan residents.
The chairman of Duncan Bosti council, Wojamo Yanthan extnded his happiness on the auspicious celebration with profound greetings and Tokhvu blessings upon all and exhorted the younger generation ‘Lotha’ boys and girls to actively involve and contribute towards taking the Lotha culture, tradition and identity to greater heights.
The secretary of DBLE Tokhvu Committee, Liren Tsopoe presented a brief account of the Tokhvu 2025 proceeding in matter of finance. Tsopoe also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors for the success of the Tokhvu 2025.
The programme was chaired by vice chairman of Duncan Bosti Lotha Ekhung (DBLE) Penathung Kikon while the welcome address was delivered by the secretary of DBLE Lichio Kithan
It was followed by a one minute silent prayer, in remembrance of those members who passed away during the past years. Rev Dr. Yanbemo Lotha, pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur (LBCD) invoked God’s blessing and prayed for peace, unity and prosperity upon every citizen in general and DBLE members in particular, irrespective of age or gender, on the occasion of Ematha Tokhvu 2025 and the years ahead.
The treasurer of DBLE Dr Zubemo Kithan said the vote of thanks while a mass spoken prayer and benediction was led by Tsenchibemo Lotha, IFS (Retd.); followed by the Tokhvu feast laid for all to partake.
