TOVIHOTO, JACOB HIGHLIGHT WOMEN’S ROLE IN SOCIETY
In an effort to revive Sümi cultural and traditional values, a ‘Mheshomheghi meküa kipiye’ (Cultural fair) organized by Western Sümi Totimi Hoho (WSTH) commenced Thursday with colourful programmes here at Agri-Expo site, 4th mile.
Addressing a gathering during the inaugural programme, parliamentary secretary for IT & communication, technical education, science & technology and taxes, Tovihoto Ayemi said women had a huge responsibility in building a society and maintaining “love and peace” within the community.
Asserting that everything begins within a family, Tovihoto pointed out that woman as mothers played a vital role in building the society.
The parliamentary secretary while appreciating WSTH’s effort to preserve Sümi culture and tradition assured assistance to the Hoho.
Also addressing the gathering, MLA and chairman, Development Authority of Nagaland (DAN), Jacob N Zhimomi pointed out that Sümis have a rich cultural tradition and that an individual would not be respected if he/she failed to respect culture.
Stating that culture should be dynamic and allowed to evolve, Jacob also cautioned that one should not forget “the roots.”
Expressing concern over the trend where youngsters have started “forgetting their own language”, Jacob stated that language was a part of culture and tradition and one should make efforts to restore the right language.
Lauding WSTH for the initiative taken, Jacob said women should be the “torchbearers” in brining positive changes in the society and urged them to encourage each other to become good leaders.
Western Sümi Hoho (WSH) president, Hokiye Yeptho also commended the effort of WSTH to preserve Sümi culture and tradition and urged the people to extend support.
Earlier, the cultural fair was blessed by executive secretary, WSBAK, Reverend S Vitoshe Swu while WSTH president, Ahimsa K Zhimo welcomed the guest and the participants.
Welcoming the gathering, Ahimsa stressed on preserving Sümi culture and tradition stating that it has become imperative for mothers not only to preserve cultural values but also to pass it on to the younger generation.
The gathering was also entertained with ‘Lejole’ by men folk from Süghüna village and ‘luxa le’ by Leshelimi.
After the inaugural programme, a museum displaying traditional Sümi artifacts was inaugurated while hundreds of visitors also witnessed different competitions like couple show, traditional fire making etc. a theatrical performance on ‘Nisapa Nisala’ was also performed by Chekiye village.
Apart from the cultural extravaganza, visitors could feast on sumptuous Sümi delicacies in different food stalls set up by various Sümi Totimi Hohos (STH)s.
Stalls like Thilixu STH offered Sümi’s most popular dish ‘smoked pork with axone’ in a plate covered with leaves while Ikishe STH’s stall offered Sümi delicacies like rice cakes.
Some stalls had fresh local meat on sale while others sold fresh local vegetables and fruits; traditional attires, artifacts etc. WSTH’s three-day ‘cultural fair’ would conclude on July 6.
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