Seed sowing festival celebrated in Manipur, India

February 21, 2009  MANIPUR: The seed sowing festival of the Naga people, Lui-Ngai-Ni, was celebrated with pomp and gaiety today in different parts of the State. Celebrated under the theme 'Culture of Peace' Lui-Ngai-Ni was celebrated at the Maha Union Government High School ground at Chandel district today. Cultural dances and songs were presented by the different tribes of the Naga family at Chandel, which enthralled the gathering. Troupes representing Chothe, Tarao, Anal, Moyon, Lamkang, Monsang and Maring presented their respective cultural items during the festival at Chandel. Tengnoupal AC MLA Morung W Makunga, ADC of Chandel Lunminthang Haokip and SDO of Chandel Jacintha Lazarus graced the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively. Former Minister DK Korungthang, ADC of Moreh Th Hopeson Chothe, Major Prem of 20 Assam Rifles, CO of 8 MR IK Muivah, Principal of United College Th Oliver were the special guests. The celebration kicked off with Makunga lighting the inaugural lamp with Advisor of the UNC giving the welcome address.