Tuensang, January 12 (MExN): The Yimkhiung Tribal Council is all set for Tsüngkamnyo cum Mini Hornbill festival at Yimkhiung Heritage Village, Mündün which will be celebrated from January 15 to17.
Among many festivals celebrated by the Yimkhiung community, Tsüngkamnyo – the post harvest festival is celebrated annually on January 16 and construed as an important festival. The community members during the festivity perform traditional rituals and offer prayers to the creator called Arimpuh for the abundant harvest, save the domesticated livestock from the disease and catastrophe, protecting the lives and property throughout the year and sought blessings for the ensuing year.
Hosting of community feast, exhibiting wealth and act of philanthropy is another significant of this festival. Such activities leave a great legacy to the younger generation to adopt and develop a good social behavior thereby contributing communal harmony in the society.
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