CHAGA GADI and LAMSIMNGYI CUM MINI FESTIVAL 2022

A two-day Chaga Gadi and Lamsimngyi cum mini-Hornbill festival organised by the Liangmai Council Nagaland under the theme, “Rekindling our culture” was celebrated on October 31 and November 1 at Tening Town, Peren with advisor, water resources, NAMRI NCHANG as the chief host.
In his address at the inaugural day, Nchang asserted the importance of preserving one’s unique identity and rich cultural heritage.
He lamented that people have abandon many good traditional and cultural practices which could disturb the fabric of the community.
Nchang then said that people should start re-orienting their practices as it would result in the unity of people through festivals like Chaga Gadi and Lamsimngyito help rebuild the lost practices.
A brief highlight on the significance of Chaga Gadi and Lamsimngyi was given by Nagaland Zeliang People’s Organisation (NZPO) president, Kevipelie while the keynote address was delivered by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Jalukie, T.L. Kiusumong.
Cultural dances and traditional songs were performed by the Old Tesen Cultural troupe, Tening Village Cultural Troupe, Nzau Village Cultural Troupe, Nsong Village Cultural Troupe, Old Nkio Village Cultural Troupe, and Nchangram Village Cultural Troupe, while a special presentation was also presented by Makuilongdi Lun choir.
Later, in the evening athletic events were also held which followed by a cultural session and “Chaga-Vaganza nite”.
The second day of the festival was graced by retired commissioner and secretary, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Benjamin Newmai. Highlights of the program include playing indigenous games like shotput, long jump, and marathon races where youths from Tening Town and neighboring villages actively took part.