Mima village day observed

Mima village on Sunday observed its village day with class-I contractor Vilelie Khamo as the chief guest.
Recalling the series of peace treaty with several villages, Khamo also called upon Mima community to continue to maintain peace and cordial relationship with the neighboring villages.
He expressed the hope that the village day would become an annual feature to bring the community closer through better understanding, ultimately strengthening various organizations to work in unison for the welfare and betterment of Mima citizens.
Khamo also challenged the Mima community to give their best in whatever field they were involved in to bring laurel and glory to the village.
He said each and every individual has to play their respective role and contribute towards the village prosperity and live upto village theme “Ku Mu Kito” (Victory and Prosperity).
Mima village had undergone difficult times to protect and preserve the village during the head-hunting days as well as in the long process of the Indo-Naga conflict.
When Indian government came to control over the Nagas, Mima village also stood firm for the right of the Nagas and underwent deep struggles in the hands of the Indian government.
On December 4, 1956 and December 10, 1961 the Indian government gave an order to vacate and the villagers took shelter in the neighbouring village of Kigwema in the first instance. Later the government allowed the villagers to return on January 9, 1962. Mima village suffered devastation when it was burnt to ashes on April 17, 1957 by the Indian Army.
Villagers were prompted to set aside a day of thanksgiving on January 31, 2016 as commemoration of God’s grace for having come through the past ordeals. The villagers also erected a monolith to mark the village day which was unveiled by Vilelie Khamo.
The function was chaired by ex- village council chairman Kho-o Pfukha while Mima village council chairman, Khriesavilie Khamo delivered welcome address. The occasion also witnessed greeting from GB, Zhathose Keyie.