Dimapur, May 4 (MExN): The NSCN (R) on Wednesday extended 'Miu' festival greetings to Khiamniungan Nagas. The Miu festival, falling on May 5, is celebrated during the time of sowing to offer prayers for good crop and harvest, informed message from the MIP, NSCN (R). The other purpose of the festival is to build and reinforce relations between a maternal uncle and his nephews and nieces, it said, adding that during the same, maternal uncle offers prayers for granting prosperity and power over enemies to his nephews and nieces. “Just like this festival signifies, may Prosperity, Strength and Good Health prevail to our Khiamniungans brothers and sisters, so as to enable them to continue to strengthen the bond of oneness and love amongst Naga families,” it added.
