IMPHAL, Oct 29 (NNN): The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) conveys its warm greetings to the Zeliangrong people and particularly to the Liangmai community on the auspicious occasion of “Chagah-Ngee Festival” which is to be celebrated in different Liangmai villages in Manipur and Nagaland.
“Chagah-Ngee is the biggest festival of the Liangmai community celebrated in the month of October. Today, this festival that showcases Liangmai`s rich culture and tradition is celebrated on October 30 every year. According to historical accounts, Chaga-Ngee is a celebration for victorious war to honour brave warriors. It is also a festival of purificationand sanctification and re-dedication for their next assignments. However, in the modern context, the prime reason of organizing this event is to keep alive the rich culture and tradition of Liangmai. On this day, both old and young Liangmais gather in their traditional attires and sing folk songs, dance folk dances, play traditional games and sports, etc.,” the ZYF stated.
The ZYF then wishes that this festival shall bring peace and unity among the Zeliangrong community and “let the festival be celebrated in true spirit keeping alive the tradition and culture of the Zeliangrong tribe.”