Preserve tribal identity, says Minister for Agriculture & Horticulture Tage Taki

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ITANAGAR: Minister for Agriculture & Horticulture, Tage Taki along with MLA Zingnu Namchoom recently attended the agricultural festival of Wancho tribe 'Oriah', celebrated at Senki-park near here.

The festival was organized by the Oriah Festival Celebration Committee-Itanagar (OFCCI).

Addressing the gathering, Tage Taki said that the identity of every tribe is the tradition and culture they follow. Likewise, the traditional dress, foods and dialect also plays a pivotal role in identifying the respective tribe.

He said the efforts to preserve the respective tradition and culture of a tribe rests upon the shoulders of present youths. He said, "loss of culture is loss of identity, so once we forget our roots, we lose our identity."

Taki also urged the youth to follow the dignity of labour to reduce unemployment in the State.

"There are lots of job opportunities and ways of employment in the State for self-employment. Instead of running for Government jobs, youths should focus on self-employment and other private jobs," he said, adding that Government jobs are limited and everybody cannot get it.

MLA Zingnu Namchoom said that the State is blessed with numerous tribes with different respective festivals, which are extremely beautiful and rich in tradition.

He said that despite different traditions and culture, the people of the State still believe in unity in diversity. He said the 'vocal for local' campaign is the mantra to carry forward the ethnicity of the tribes.

"I also appeal to the youths of the community to maintain the culture and tradition and preserve it for the future generation. Likewise, encourage and take forward the traditional games of the tribe," he said.

He said the Wancho youths are involved in various sports and games activities in the State. They are capable of bringing laurels to the State in various sports. "Therefore, immerse in the depth of the sports and make the community proud," he added.

Speaking to the reporters, Wancho Welfare Society (WWS) president Chakfa Wangsu said that the festival is celebrated every year by the Wancho community from the State and also in the State of Nagaland.

He said even the populace from the across the border of neighboring Myanmar celebrate the festival with pomp and gaiety.

"On this day, we offer prayers to the Almighty God for bumper harvest and thank Him for the blessing upon the community. Even we offer prayers and offerings on the day for better harvest in the coming years too," he said.

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