WSBAK under the leadership of its executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, celebrated Tuluni festival at WSBAK Mission Centre Aküvüto, Thahekhu, on July 8
DIMAPUR — WSBAK under the leadership of its executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, celebrated Tuluni festival at WSBAK Mission Centre Aküvüto, Thahekhu, on July 8 with CL John, minister of Forest, Environment and Climate Change and Village Guards, as the special guest of the celebration.
Impressed with the well maintained surroundings, CL John has appreciated and encouraged the community of Aküvüto to continue to be an example to preserve and protect the environment, an update from WSBAK stated. Having informed about the upcoming mission of WSBAK to establish a secular college with proper Christian discipline, CL John has lauded WSBAK for its upcoming mission work.
He encouraged the community by stating that Nagas should preserve and uphold their culture and tradition with proper Christian belief. He added that celebration of festival such as Tuluni should not be celebrated only through feast and merry-making but should be celebrated with a spirit for forgiveness, thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God for future blessing and togetherness.
He further encouraged to cultivate the culture of ‘work and eat’ in order to know the value of dignity of labor.
The programme was chaired by K Nifato Chishi, secretary of youth ministry, while an invocation was said by Kakheli Inato Jimomi, secretary of women ministry, and the welcome address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema.
A special indigenous item called “Aghakütsa Ghushoghili Shikipiye” was presented by Nagagenous and concluded with a benediction said by Rev. Tovishe Sema, secretary of mission and evangelism.
Also read: Kohima Sumi Hoho celebrates pre-Tuluni festival
Nagaland Governor and Chief Minister extend Tuluni greetings to Sumi community
