Rio for preservation of unique traditions of Nagas

Kohima: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reiterated Government’s support for preservation of the rich culture and unique traditions of the Nagas, stating that festivals were meant to usher in peaceful atmosphere and further reminded that without peace there cannot be development.
Official sources on Saunday said that gracing the 7th State-level Mimkut festival cum 50 years Nagaland Statehood celebration as the chief guest , Rio pointed out that the present generation is mostly after easy money without cultivating the habit of work culture. He reminded of how  our forefathers who had plenty to eat due to their sense of work culture.
He called upon the people to work more and to learn more so as to transform our society to a producing economy.
In the programme, short speeches were also delivered by Chief Host MLA and Chairman NHHDC Namri Nchang and Guest of Honour Minister planning and coordination T. R. Zeliang. President Kuki Inpi of Nagaland submitted a memorandum. Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Chairman KUT Committee and Nagaland Special Secretary of Home L. Singsit.
Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister for Planning T. R. Zeliang, MLA & Chairman Handloom & Handicraft Namri Nchang, Minister for Tourism, Art & Culture E. E. Pangteang, Parliamentary Secretary for Fishery, Shetoyi, Commissioner Secretary to CM. DIG Heads of Departments and public leaders of Peren district and the people of Ahthibung area attended the Mimkut festival. (UNI)