KOHIMA, OCTOBER 4 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi has extended Tsokum and Yemshe greetings to the Khiamniungan and Pochury communities respectively.
A press release from the Governor stated that the Tsokum festival is celebrated to invoke blessings for a bountiful harvest and to avoid any unforeseen misfortune among family members during the time of harvest.
“Apart from celebrating the festival with great pomp and gaiety, it has the wonderful underlying essence of promoting unity, peace and harmony. Sharing and giving are wonderful practices observed during the festival,” the Governor stated.
He added that it is important for “our children to carry on the culture and tradition.” During Tsokum, boys and girls take part in traditional games and sports which help in developing a sense of mutual understanding and cooperation at a young age.
Amidst the celebration of the festival, the Governor hoped that “the Almighty bless everybody abundantly.”
The Governor meanwhile also noted that the Yemshe festival is a harvesting festival and the Pochury community rejoice the fruit of their hard work during this time.
“Our Pochury friends also share their produce, exchange gifts and care for one another. Another beautiful practice is the enthusiastic cleaning of the village by the people. Traditional dances and songs as well as the other good characteristics of the festival passed down by our forefathers ought to be preserved by the younger generation,” he said.
On the occasion of this celebration the Governor prayed for God to “bless everybody with good health, peace of mind and prosperity.”
The Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio has also extended greetings to the Pochury community on the happy occasion of Yemshe. “May the harvest festival foster goodwill and oneness amongst all section of people,” said the Chief Minister in a post on Twitter.
He also extended Tsokum greetings to the Khiamniungan community. The CM hoped that the “Almighty bless you all with a bountiful harvest” and prayed for “well-being, peace and prosperity.”
Similarly, Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister, Y Patton meanwhile wished the Khiamniungan and Pochury communities on the occasion of Tsokum and Yemshe respectively.
“On this auspicious day, the festivals are a reason to keep each other in thoughts and prayers, and celebrate our rich cultural heritage. Our cultures, traditions, songs and festivals make us who we are, and it is very important for us to preserve our identity,” he said.
The Deputy CM prayed that the “Almighty may bless the communities with bountiful harvests and good health” and wished for “renewed relationships, happiness, peace and prosperity upon all.”
