Imphal, November 1 (DIPR): Stressing the need to preserve the rich culture and tradition, Water Resources Minister Shri Letpao Haokip called upon all concerned to show utmost respect to culture.
“Our culture is our identity. Without culture, we are nobody. So it is our bounden duty to preserve our culture and tradition in order to not lose sight of who we are,” Shri Letpao Haokip said.
He was addressing Kut celebration organised by District Kut Committee, Chandel with the theme ‘Kut for Cultural Identity’ at ZYO ground, Sugnu today.
Ever since the Govt of Manipur declared Nov 1 as State Holiday, people from all walks of life, people from myriads of communities in the State could get the opportunity to celebrate the traditional festival of Chin-Kuki-Mizo people. Kut has become a rallying point for togetherness and happiness, Shri Letpao Haokip said.
Kut festival in its new avatar has become a gigantic showpiece of traditional as well as contemporary cultural extravaganzas, he said.
He appealed to all people and Kut revelers (Kutters) in particular to pray for peace and harmony in the State; for there can be growth and advancement in the land only if there is peace and harmony.
Amongst others, the Kut celebration at Sugnu was attended by MLAs K. Leishiyo, K. Robindro, H. Dingo, N Indrajit, Rameshore as the guests of honour while Member of ADC Chandel, Shri Ngamkholal Baite presided the function.
Shri Shokhomang Haokip, president, Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Chandel was the ‘Kut Pa.’
Presentation of colourful cultural items by different tribes like Kom, Thadou, Vaiphei and Zou marked the noon session. (DIPR)
