KOHIMA, MARCH 31 (MExN): Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi today extended Aoleang and Monyü.
Festival greetings to the Konyak and Phom communities respectively.
A press release from the PRO to the Governor expressed appreciation to the Konyak and Phom communities for showing the “true essence of the festivals” by practising 'social distancing', and in turn containing the spread of the deadly virus in this time of pandemic as the celebration is being carried out from their respective homes.
The Aoleang festival is an occasion for the Konyak people to pray for a bountiful harvest. A period of the festival is also dedicated to spending time with family which is required more than ever before, the Governor stated.
He added that the traditional Monyü festival is also an occasion for Phom community to show love and respect for one another realising the uncertainty of the future.
He wished peace and good health to the people of Nagaland as the people observe the festivals in confinement.
