HAFLONG, Feb 4 - With an objective to protect, promote and preserve the rich culture, tradition and history of the Dimasa community, the Diyungbra Ringkhu Damsa Cultural Committee celebrated Ringkhu Damsa Busu Dima at the JB Hagjer College playground at Diyungbra, about 90 kilometres from Haflong in Dima Hasao district with traditional fervour recently.
The day-long programme was attended by Monjit Naiding, Chairman of Haflong Municipal Board as the chief guest, while Dr Uttam Bathari, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Gauhati University along with his colleague from Nagaland attended as guests of honour. All the gaonburhas of the surrounding villages were also present as special guests.
The festival was declared open with the inauguration of phangsla, a majestic gate made of bamboo without using any nail or wire.
The day�s programme started with hoisting of the insigne by the president of the committee. Traditional games and sports, including dances were performed by people of all age groups.
In order to showcase the traditional household items, a mini museum was also set up at the venue where hundreds of age-old items used by the Dimasa community were displayed.
