Puanglum-cum-mini hornbill festival 2021 was held at Loyem Memorial Ground, Tuensang organised by Chang Khulei Setshang (Chang Tribal Council), with DC Tuensang Kumar Ramnikant as fest patron and president Khiamiungan Tribal Council, M. Thangou as tribal guest.
According to DIPR report, the theme of the celebration “Qui Qui” means highly exalted and heralding of the Puanglum festivity was proclaimed by S. Chingmak 2nd GB P/ Khel Tuensang village.
Speaking on the occasion, DC said that the festival was a good opportunity for fostering brotherhood between the neighbours and within the community. He stated that Tuensang district was like a mother from where other districts were being bifurcated and thus should act like a leader in every field with good values. Forget and forgive should be the theme while celebrating the festival, he added.
M. Thangou in his short speech said that Chang and Khiamniungan were like brothers since time immemorial and encouraged the younger generation to abstain from abusive substances and head towards a progressive society. SP Tuensang, Bharat Lakshman Markad encouraged the people not to be lazy and to have a commitment. President CKS, Nungsang Lemba encouraged the gathering to have attitude of forgiveness, peace and cooperative nature with the neighbours so that the district will grow as a progressive society.
Welcome address was given by P. Ngamen convenor planning committee. The CKS awarded its first Chang Puanglum Qui Qui award to Neiphiu Rio, the chief minister of Nagaland in recognition of his vision in promoting Naga culture & tradition through Hornbill Festival.
CKS also awarded its Qui Qui award to Kumar Ramnikant for rendering public service of highest quality and for earnestly striving towards containing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the district. Khaimniungan Tribal Council was also awarded for the achievement in upgrading Noklak as a district and fulfilling the aspirations of the Khiamniungan community. Planning community Puanglum also awarded the Qui Qui award to Chang Khulei Setshang for rendering able leadership to the Chang community.