Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 16 2009:
The much awaited traditional post-harvest festival, '49th Gangpijang Anthah Lhun Kut' was celebrated today with much fanfare and gaiety at Gangpijang village in Sadar Hills, the chief of Gangpijang, Paolam Haokip conveyed in a statement.
The occasion was graced by Y Baite, SDC Saikul Block and Payang Haokip, social worker as the chief guest and functional president respectively.
The celebration was marked by artistic display of traditional dances and music, morning worship service, and competition in traditional and modern sports.
The arty exhibition of traditional dances like Khulkon lam, goshem lam, suhtah lam, lam kuol, etc has aroused the kutters to reflect the past hey days.
In the Morning Worship Service, the village folks brought their portion of crops, vegetables and fruits to the alter as a mark of thanksgiving to the Almighty God.
T Ngamlun, Head Deacon of Gangpijang Baptist Church delivered a dedication as well as a Biblical message based on Deuteronomy 26:10 .
The competition of the villagers, divided into four teams - Ahsijolneng, Zonlhing, Lenchonghoi, and Muoltinchan - in traditional and modern games, extempore speech, debate, etc heightened the excitement and spirit of the Kutters.