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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Dimasa Kacharis celebrate post-harvest festival(morungexpress)




(LEFT) Two young men in a game of ‘Rhimin Nelaima’ a traditional game resembling tug-of-war played inside a circle. The one who succeeds in pushing his opponent out of the marked circle wins. (RIGHT) Dimasa damsels and men present a Dimasa folk song with the accompaniment of traditional percussion. (Morung Photo)

DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 (MExN): Bamunpukhuri II village, Dimapur on Wednesday, January 27 celebrated ‘Bishudi’, a post-harvest festival of the Dimasa Kacharis. It was celebrated with much pomp and fanfare at the village GPS ground. Head GB of Bamunpukhuri village, Robin Daulguphu grace the celebration as the chief guest while Lemsem Hojai, VCC, Bamunpukhuri II was the guest of honour. The festivity was marked by presentation of various cultural songs, dances and games. No festival can be complete without food, the celebrations culminated with a sumptuous community feast.

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