NZAUNALUI UNION JALUKIE VALLEY CELEBRATES “NSIM NGI” FESTIVAL.

Nzaunalui Union Jalukie Valley celebrated 'Nsim Ngi' festival on 30th October, 2021 at Dr. Tumda Newme Compound, Jalukie Pungchi with Member of Legislative Assembly & Former Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang as the Special Guest.
Speaking on the Occasion as the Special guest, T.R. Zeliang congratulated Nzaunalui Union Jalukie Valley for taking the initiative in organizing the 'Nsim Ngi' Festival. He also acknowledged Nzauna Villagers that inspite of the physical and economical challenges by being located in the Southern most part of the state bordering to Assam and Manipur, the villlagers are traditionally enlightened and have a deep sense of responsibility towards the society. While speaking, he also briefed the uniqueness of Zeliangrong Traditional attires, Ornaments, Hornbill & Amur Falcon dance.
Stating that religion and traditional practices should not be misunderstood as one, he encouraged the gathering to be wise to choose the positive aspects of traditional practices.
Dr. Tumda Newme in his short speech stressed on presevation of culture and tradition which is our identity. He also emphasized on the importance of Zeliangrong dances and songs which is conceptualised in the beauty of the Nature.
'Nsim Ngi' festival is one of the most popular Zeme Festival which is celebrated with great pomp and gaiety usually during last part of October and early November.
It is called so because during this festival, menfolk from both upper and Lower Morungs would clean up the big and long stretches of village footpaths with spade directing towards the jhum fileds. In Zeme, this is called, 'Kepheu pualu Lamdi Simbe'.
It is also a festival of rekindling of the living relationship between parents and married daughters or sons, between families of sisters and brothers and also between families of married nieces and the chosen maternal Uncle's family.
The programme was hosted by R. Andrew Disong and Kidwayile Disong, which began with a special number presented by Nangkamlak Pame, while welcome address was delivered by Chairman NUJV, Haipham Pame and vote of thanks by Vice Chairman NUJV, Shilu.
The celebration witnessed various cultural dances like Herie lim (Hornbill Dance) and Awai lim (Amur Falcon Dance) performed by NUJV. Apart from cultural dances the gathering were enthralled with the play of Nra Zube(Single string Violin) and Ntiam Mmutbe(Flute) performed by Haiguateung Newme and Dirua Disuang.