The 11-day 2nd Cosmos-cum-Lekie Cai Ngyi concludes in Peletkie village, Peren, drawing over 10,000 visitors
DIMAPUR — The 11-day 2nd Cosmos (Nraipa)-cum-Lekie Cai Ngyi concluded at Peletkie village under Peren district on October 20, attracting more than 10,000 registered visitors.
The closing programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Robin as the guest of honour, according to an update.
In his address, he lauded the organisers for initiating the festival, noting that it provided visitors an opportunity to enjoy the blooming cosmos flowers while gaining exposure to the village’s organic produce and traditional practices, particularly Lekie Cai, the traditional salt-making process.
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Robin observed that the festival offered an opportunity for the younger generation to learn about traditional salt-making, noting that many youths were unfamiliar with how the salt was prepared. He stated that such initiatives helped preserve traditional knowledge and promote cultural understanding among visitors.
Underlining the importance of community participation, Robin said organising festivals of this nature enabled people to understand one another better.
He urged villagers to demonstrate unity and extend warm hospitality to visitors arriving from different parts of Nagaland and beyond.
He also encouraged the villagers to showcase their positive habits and values, setting an example for others. Noting that the cosmos flowers would continue to bloom throughout October even after the festival’s conclusion, he urged the youth to extend voluntary services to visitors who might continue to visit the village.
Robin expressed hope that God would continue to bless Peletkie village and that similar events would be organised in the future.
According to the organisers, more than 10,000 visitors were registered during the 11-day festival, while many others could not be registered. Although the festival has concluded, the cosmos flowers are expected to remain in bloom throughout October, leaving the village open to visitors in the coming days.