Nagaland's Lotha Tribe Celebrates Tokhü Emong Festival

Wokha, November 7, 2019:

Tokhü Emong (also known as 'mini Hornbill'), a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Lotha tribe of Nagaland, is underway in Wokha district of Nagaland, home to the highest number of Lothas.

The festival was declared open by Lotha Hoho chairman, Er. Mhondamo Ovung, on November 4. According to Lotha Hoho media cell, the inaugural programme was graced by Dr. Chumben Murry, MLA.

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Today, the main event of the festival will be graced by Nagaland governor, R.N. Ravi, as chief guest and adviser to chief minister, Science and Technology, IT, New and Renewable Energy, Mmhonlumo Kikon as chief host at the local ground in Wokha.

It may be mentioned here that around 70 stalls have been set up at local ground Wokha for the ongoing Tokhu Emong Mini Hornbill night carnival.

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About Tokhü Emong:

Tokhü means feast, taking food and drinks. Emong means the Halt on the appointed time. The people rejuvenate themselves after a tremendous hard work on the fields and celebrate this post harvesting festival by making merry and rejoicing. Tokhü Emong is celebrated in the first week of November every year, and it lasts for 9 days.

It is also accompanied by folk dances and singing of old folk songs. It is a festival enjoyed by both the young and the old, praising the God's for their abundant blessings. Tokhü Emong is also a celebration about brotherhood, forgiveness and oneness. It is celebrated through sharing of food, gifts, folklore narration and a sumptuous community feast.

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