Coronation programme held at Hiimai (Purul) Taphou
Senapati, Jan 19
Passing down the cultural traditions of the Nagas, Hiimai (Purul) Taphou had installed Thaisho Thohii Paotei as the chief of the village in a coronation programme held on Saturday.
H Silas Zho, president of the Senapati District Chiefs Association pronounced the official declaration of the chieftainship during the programme.
RK Kaba, one of the founders of the village stated that the plot was purchased on November 8 in 2007 and started construction of houses since then.
K Lemo, secretary of the Poumai Chiefs Association blessed the newly crowned village chief.
Thohii Paotei, the new village chief in his address promised to work for the welfare of the villagers while expressing gratitude to the village chiefs of the neighbouring villages for extending their support.
M Heni, president of the Purul Union appeals the villagers to live together peacefully as they settle in another land as a village, urging the villagers to act as a mediator to every problem at all times.
Later, Rev PT Thaisii blessed and unveiled the Royal Square of the village at the event.