NPF extends Mongmong greetings

Dimapur, Sep 1 (EMN): The President of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), Central Hq and MLA, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, on behalf of the rank and file of the party wished the Sangtam Naga brethren a very joyous Mongmong festival. “Just as the traditional premier festival of the Sangtam Nagas exemplifies togetherness of the community by way of sharing special food items, clearing of village areas, planting of tree branches and hanging nettle leaves on the walls to ward of diseases and evil spirit,” said Liezietsu. “Dr. Liezietsu wished that the festival should be the endeavour to strengthen the bond of filial relationship amongst various communities, participate in nation-wide movement for cleanliness at all levels, and to ward off diseases to ensure health for all,” the release added. The president opined that observing traditional practices such as Mongmong festival in the right spirit shall bind the Nagas to our roots. He also expressed hope that Mongmong 2017 could bring Naga communities closer to each other.