Lhisemia Thinuo Gate inaugurated at Merübotsa

Lhisemia Thinuo Gate (Kharu), a Naga traditional village gate was inaugurated by chairman, Kohima Village Council, Helievio Solo at Merübotsa in the presence of MLA 10th Northern Angami -1 A/C, Khriehu Liezietsu and others on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Solo congratulated Lhisemia Council and all its members involved in the making of the gate. ‘
He said, the gate was built for two reasons; defensive purposes and mostly for to and fro movement for the villagers going to the fields.
However, the tradition of gate construction at the present-day generation has lost its significance over the years due to the transition of culture.
Despite of losing its trend and tradition, the council has renewed the age-old tradition and constructed the gate that was an example of unity and understanding.
The guest of honour for the inauguration programme was, Khriehu Liezietsu, MLA while greetings was delivered by chairman, Lhisemia Council, Ayie Yhome.
The gate committee report was given by convenor, Lhisemia Gate Committee, Neiboulhoulie Yhome while member, Lhisemia Gate committee, Vilalhou Noudi gave a brief report on the symbols inscribed on the Gate.
Menguseü Suokhrie presented a special number and folksong was presented by Kiyaheü Tseikha and friends.
Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. Keviyiekielie Linyü invoked God’s blessing and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks by general secretary, Mengukhrietuo Marcus Dzüvichü.