CHANDEL: The 3rd Lambung Sinnu Ruwl Teno Alum (Cultural Renaissance) was celebrated at the village ground on Friday under the theme, “Lambung Sinnu Ruwl at a glance”. As the theme suggests, the event was organised with an aim to look at how the women of the Lambung village in Manipur’s Chandel district have played their role in preserving and reviving the Anal Naga culture.
The event began with a welcome song by Lambung Sinnu Ruwl (LSR) and the hoisting of the flag by Kl. Gracy Anal, SDO (Asst. Engineer), Urban Development Department, Kohima, Nagaland. This was followed by an enthralling cultural dance from the Lambung Children Ministry and an Anal Naga anthem led by LSR.
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During her short speech, Lh Grace, LSR president, spoke on the role and functions of the LSR through the years. She shared how the previous leaders of the women association worked hard to take the LSR to where it is today. Highlighting how the LSR has grown over the years, she welcomed everyone to the celebration.
Giving the exhortation speech, Rev. Sng. Nelson, Pastor, Lambung Baptist Church, spoke on the role of women in preserving and restoring the culture of the Anal Naga community. Referring to the theme, he said that women have played a major role in preserving culture as they are the ones that make all the traditional dresses.
“No matter how different we are from others, we need to stick to our roots, our culture,” the Pastor said, adding that one does not have to change their culture to adjust with others.
However, he lamented that the youths today were missing out on cultural knowledge and called for the need to teach children our language and culture. He also stressed on the need to know God if one was to preserve and revive their culture.
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KL Gracy Anal, chief guest of the day, spoke at length on what Teno or cultural renaissance meant. She said it was important that culture and tradition were preserved and that women should play a vital role in it.
She also drew comparisons with other Naga tribes and praised the LSR for their role in preserving the culture of the Anal Naga community. She encouraged them to continue with such events so that what they do for the community in preserving and restoring culture is remembered.
Guest of honour, Hulang Warhring, senior accountant (Retd.), DIPR, Manipur and functional president, Ht Hringvol, JNV Librarian, Ukhrul also congratulated the LSR in their role of cultural renaissance. They said such events are a reminder of the role and importance of women in the society and how they preserve culture.
The Teno Alum also saw a variety of traditional and cultural activities such as folk songs, traditional dress show, cultural dance etc. The alum concluded with the de-hoisting of the flag by St Khuwngtha, former president of LSR.