DIMAPUR — A three-day Ahuna festival, organised by the Sumi Hoho along with other frontal organisations, got underway at Zunheboto public ground on Tuesday. An update from Sumi Hoho stated that day-one of the celebration witnessed ‘Sümi Kükümügha Hoho’ (Sümi blessing service), where hundreds gathered to seek blessings and partake in this sacred Sümi festival. The opening day’s ceremonial programme was attended by A Pitoho Chophy, member of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), who was warmly welcomed and felicitated by the Sümi Hoho on his recent appointment. The hoho president, Dr. Vihuto Asumi, delivered the keynote address, emphasising the importance of preserving cultural heritage while evolving in step with modernity. He spoke about embracing the blessings of Ahuna as a time of gratitude, unity and forward momentum for the Sümi people. A prayer of blessings was offered by Dr. Hutton Sümi, pastor of the Sümi Baptist Church Zunheboto, invoking divine guidance for the Sümi community. It was followed by God’s message delivered by the pastor of the Zunheboto Town Sümi Baptist Church, who encouraged the community to uphold faith, resilience and communal harmony. In his address, Pitoho Chophy urged the community to be agents of positive change in fostering...