Nagaland Governor, Chief Minister extend Tsokum, Yemshe greetings

DIMAPUR — Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio have extended Tsokum and Yemshe greetings to the Khiamniungan and Pochury communities.

“Tsokum is celebrated to invoke blessing for a bountiful harvest and wellness in the family. Sharing of produces with one another is a wonderful practice during the celebration. I hope that this beautiful festival with its underlying essence of promoting peace and prosperity will bring blessings to all,” read Governor’s message.

In another update, he said Yemshe is celebrated by the Pochury community to welcome the harvest season as well as blessings of the year-long toils and hardwork.

“It is also a festival to renew relationship with exchange of feast and gifts. May this auspicious occasion continue to usher in peace, unity and prosperity,” he wrote.

Rio also too X to convey festive greetings.

“Wishing a happy Tsokum to our Khiamniungan brothers and sisters. May the Almighty answer our prayers for a bountiful harvest and safeguard our lives. Wishing everyone good health and happiness,” he wrote.

In another post, he wrote: “Warm greetings to the Pochury community on the occasion of Yemshe, the festival of welcoming new harvest and the blessings associated with it. Wishing you a joyful festival filled with love, good health many blessings.”