Tovihoto graces Poanglüm festival; lauds Chang-Sümi ‘peace treaty’

Advisor, tribal affairs and election, H. Tovihoto Ayemi Friday lauded Chang and Sümi community for coming together for a “historical signing of peace treaty”. According to a DIPR report, Ayemi was speaking as the special guest on the second day of the Poanglüm Mini Hornbill Festival Lamshok (Peace Treaty) at Parade Ground, Tuensang.

Ayemi expressed his happiness to see Chang and Sumi community come together for a historical signing and exhorted the gathering to put this “peace treaty” into action and not just in words.
The advisor termed “lamshok” or “peace treaty” as an important event during Poanglüm festival and called upon the gathering to follow the same for a united society.

Tuensang being one of the oldest headquarters in the state, Ayemi said the district should protect and promote brotherhood for other districts to follow. Stating that Tuensang district has a potential to be a tourist hotspot due of its history and natural beauty, he also called on the gathering to promote local products, especially millet, as Tuensang has a high productivity.

Other highlights of the function were Chisok Lamshok by K Khel Tuensang Village, Jongli Chia from Nakshou Village, short speeches from president of CKS and Sümi Hoho, folk fusion from Sümi tribe, signing of reaffirmation of peace between Chang Khulei Setshang and Sümi Hoho.

The host of the function was Imtichuba Chang, MLA and chairman District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Tuensang.
The programme was followed by a game of tug of war, traditional rice pounding, fire making and stilt bamboo race competition.