DIMAPUR, July 8 - The Sumi Naga tribe celebrated Tuluni festival in Zunheboto town hall on Monday with various cultural activities like folk dance, folk song, top spinning competition, recitation of Tuluni poem and proverbs.
Adviser to Nagaland School Education department KT Sukhalu, who was the Tuluni Papuh or Tuluni Father, said, �In the past, cultural traditions were given utmost importance but with the coming of Western culture to our society, we have forgotten our cultural values, customs and traditions.� He urged the younger generation to know one�s customs, culture and traditions.
Sukhalu also directed the Gaonburhas to be strict in case of school education by not entertaining any proxy teachers in their respective jurisdictions and not to compromise on the student�s future. He also requested the land owners not to hinder developmental activities by seeking land compensation but cooperate with the government as it is for the benefit of everyone. Grand Tuluni feast followed the formal programme.