Nagaland Governor, CM extend Mongmong greetings to Sangtam community

Dimapur, Sep. 2 (EMN): Nagaland Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio have extended Mongmong greetings to the people of the state, especially the Sangtam community.

“This festival is to have a good harvest after the villagers have toiled throughout the whole year. Mongmong is also celebrated as a festival of togetherness and forgiveness.

“Cleaning the paths leading to the fields, inter-village roads, village well etc. are carried out during the festival. The villagers also share their produce. Love, unity, forgiveness and care are the wonderful essence of this festival,” Ravi’s greetings read.

“On this auspicious occasion, I pray that God’s blessings be upon each one of you. May you all have a bountiful harvest and good health,” he added.

Rio took to Twitter to extend Mongmong festival greetings to the Sangtam community.

“Greetings to the Sangtam community of Nagaland on the happy occasion of Mongmong. May the Almighty bless you with a bountiful harvest, good health, happiness and peace. I hope the festival fosters amongst you a spirit of togetherness and unity,” he wrote.