Manipur, Feb 21 (ANI): A festive mood prevailed in Ukhrul district of Manipur as people wearing exotic headgears, traditional costumes and ethnic ornaments celebrated Lui-Ngai-Ni festival. "Sowing in tears, reaping in joy" was the theme of the two-day seed sowing festival organized by the United Naga Council, Manipur. On the occasion, the God of crops is invoked to shower his blessing on seeds so that farmers get a bumper harvest.People showcased traditional folk dances and music and enjoyed indigenous games. A fashion show was also organised on the occasion. Another attraction of the event was blowing of horns by elders.Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang inaugurated the event. Naga folk dances like the war dance, weaving dance and the seed-sowing dance were also organized. Various Naga tribes, including Anal, Mao, Maram, Zeliangrong and Monsang presented spectacular folk dances and songs. Various Naga tribes including Anal, Mao, Maram, Zeliangrong ,Monsang, Poumai, Lamkang, Poumai, Inpui and many others showcased their spectacular folk dances and songs.Vania Chawang, a singer from Tamenglong, mesmerized the audience with her melodious voice. In Nagalnd, Lui-Ngai- Ni festival was celebrated with equal passion. The event organized by the Tangkhul Union Dimapur, Nagaland. During the event, young boys and girls sang folk songs and also performed a "seed sowing dance". Later, they also demonstrated indigenous games like tug of war, wrestling and many others. Lui-Ngai-Ni festival is celebrated annually to promote peace, harmony and prosperity and to uphold Nagas' cultural identity.
