Morung Express News
Mokokchung | February 17
Rendikala Subong Museum located at Dilong ward, Mokokchung which was closed for the past few years reopened for the public with some renovation works and a dedicatory prayer by Shilula Imchen, Associate Pastor (Women), MTBA on February 17.
Atula Subong, daughter of late Rendikala Subong during the brief re-opening prayer service said that the museum was first run by her mother where various traditional artifacts and collectibles of cultural value, which she collected since she got married at the age of 17, were showcased.
“After the death of my mother, late Rendikala Subong in 2006, the museum remained closed. However, the need to educate young generation and to help them identify their roots and culture, our family thought it would be only fair to re-open the museum,” she said.
Late Rendikala Subong is from Changtongya village and was born on 1925. She married Late Supongnuklu, from Mongsenyimti village who was a Civil Servant and worked with the Public Work Department (PWD).
Late Rendikala Subong is remembered as a very creative and innovative women who was actively involved in many social and political organizations including the Watsü Mungdang, Women Department, Social Welfare and Congress Mahila to name a few. She ran a small weaving unit at her home and she is known to have designed the uniform for Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School and also for creating a uniform shawl for all Ao women.
“My mother was a gifted lady, an innovative entrepreneurand many remarked that my mother was a women born before her time,” Atula Subong said. “We are really proud of our mother for all that she has done and we want her legacy to continue and keep our tradition alive,” she added.
Shilula Imchen, Associate Pastor (Women), MTBA, also commented on the commendable work of Rendikala Subong and said that one person's effort will help in educating the entire community. She said that the museum will be a little corner where people will not only learn about the past but will also connect and remember their roots.
The museum will be open two days a week, Wednesday and Saturdays, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.
