Tsungkamneo festival of Yimchunger community was celebrated at town hall Tuensang organized by Yimchunger Union Tuensang Town (YUTT) on January 16, with DC Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant as the special guest. Celebration was also attended by advisor I&PR, SCERT and VGs, Toshi Wungtung and Toyang Changkhong Chang, MLA.
According to DIPR report, the special guest said Nagaland was a diverse society and perfect example of the unity in diversity. Peace should be everlasting amongst the people irrespective of tribes, he said. He stressed on preserving of cultural and traditional values, social bonding and also appreciated the tribal leaders of the district coming together to celebrate the Tsungkamneo festival. He said that one must not forget the ancient wisdom which forefathers have given in the form of folklore and that should be passed on to the next generation so that one can live with dignity and identity. I.N Chingmak executive chairman CKS in his short speech encouraged the tribal leaders to cooperate and live in peace. Programme also had special numbers from Kemifu Cultural Club Tuensang, traditional song by Saramati Sisters and traditional instrumental by Tsukhiamla. Significance of Tsungkamneo was given by R. Throngji, convenor Tsungkamneo planning committee.