IMPHAL, January 5: The United Committee Manipur today presented quilts and water reservoirs to the Ramji Kabui Village (Kinthanlong), Tera as part of its Gaan Ngai celebration.
The gifts were presented by a UCM team led by its president Yumnamcha Nabachandra Singh.
Speaking on the sidelines of the simple ceremony marking the handing over of the gifts, Nabachandra said that the endeavour was carried out in order to join in the festivities of Gaan Ngai and share the sentiments of the communities celebrating the festival.
This will help in restoring peace and harmony among the different communities of the State, he said.
He further urged upon the people to encourage gift sharing between the different communities, cultural and emotional exchanges to maintain and promote emotional integrity in the State.
It is in the itinerary of the UCM to attend festivals of all communities residing in the State and cement the bond of love and friendship build up by the forefathers of all communities, he continued.
There is no future for the State unless, the communities understand the necessity of helping each other, he said before wishing a grand Gaan Ngai celebration in the State and for the festival to help bring peace and erase any form of violence.
Meanwhile, the Ching-Tam United Women`™s Association (CHITUWA) has said in a press release that members of the association had presented gifts at Namching village, Mahakabui, Senapati on January 3 as part of its Gaan Ngai celebration.
According to the statement, its president Maibam (o) Purnima Leima was the guest of honour in the event.
The association also presented gifts to members of the Zeliangrong community on the occasion of Gaan-Ngai celebrated at Heikrujam Kabui village, Imphal West on January 4 at 3 pm, it said. The association gifted blankets to the village chief, Punshi Kabui and other villagers, it said.
From Our Bishnupur Correspondent: The Gaan Ngai festival of the Rongmei community was celebrated today at the Maibam Kabui Village Community Hall with a simple gift exchange function.
Maheikhol Ideal training Institute Nambol chief functionary Wahengbam Suni gifted Meitei traditional dresses to six members of the village authority including the village head Lungthaungam.
Suni also handed eatable items to other villagers as part of the function.
Other highlights of the function include cultural shows presented by villagers and the village head offering prayers.
Speaking as the chief guest, Suni said the participation of other communities in the festival of others will improve the relation between the communities.