Gaan-Ngai greetings
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 17, 2011:
Governor of Manipur, Gurbachan Jagat greets the people of the state especially the Zeliangrong people on the occasion of Gaan-Ngai.
In a message, Governor Gurbachan Jagat stated that the festival of 'Gaan-Ngai� which literally means 'festival of inter season' is a festival paying homage to those souls who departed in the year before.
It marks the end of a year and heralds a new one.
It is also an occasion of worship, joy and merriment, providing an opportunity to come together and work for peace and harmony in the society.
In Manipur, people belonging to various ethnic groups have been living together in harmony from time immemorial and this peaceful co-existence is a glorious tradition of the people of Manipur.
Every community needs to contribute their best in ensuring the glorious and age-old tradition, the message read.
The Manipur People's Party also greets the people of the state especially the Kabui Community on the occasion of Chakan Gaan-Ngai.
In a press release, MPP President, Dr Nimaichand Luwang wished that the festival brings peace, solidarity and development to the state.
The National Identity Protection Committee (NIPCO) also greets the people of the different communities on the occasion of Gaan-Ngai.
It urged for a collective responsibility to bring peace and development in the state with a sense of oneness.