Cosmos Festival in Peletkie draws over 10,000 visitors

Peren, October 21 (MExN): The 11-day 2nd Cosmos (Nraipa) cum Lekie Cai Ngyi concluded at Peletkie village under Peren district on October 20, attracting more than 10,000 registered visitors during the festival.The closing programme was graced by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Robin as the guest of honour, who lauded the organisers for initiating the festival. The ADC said the festival provided visitors an opportunity to enjoy the blooming cosmos flowers while gaining exposure to the village’s organic produce and traditional practices, particularly Lekie Cai, the traditional salt-making process, stated a press release. ADC Robin addressing the closing programme of the 11-day 2nd Cosmos (Nraipa) cum Lekie Cai Ngyi at Peletkie village under Peren district which concluded on October 20. Robin observed that the festival offered an opportunity for the younger generation to learn about traditional salt-making, noting that many youths were unfamiliar with how the salt was prepared. He said such initiatives helped preserve traditional knowledge and promote cultural understanding among visitors.Emphasising the importance of community participation, Robin said organising festivals of this nature enabled people to understand one another better. He urged villagers to demonstrate unity and extend warm hospitality to visitors arriving from different parts of Nagaland and beyond.He also encouraged the villagers to showcase their positive habits and values, setting an example for others. Noting that the cosmos flowers would continue to bloom throughout October even after the festival’s conclusion, he urged the youth to extend voluntary services to visitors who might continue to visit the village.Robin expressed hope that God would continue to bless Peletkie Village and that similar events would be organised in the future.Partial view of Peletkie village envelope with blooming Cismos flowers. (Photo Courtesy: Idosile) According to the organisers, more than 10,000 visitors were registered during the 11-day festival, while many others could not be registered. Although the festival has concluded, the cosmos flowers are expected to remain in bloom throughout October, leaving the village open to visitors in the coming days.The programme was compered by Kwetliabe Haisobe. The invocation was pronounced by home evangelist of LMBMB, Kaisi Miliang, while secretary of the organising committee, Ngautube R Zeliang, delivered the opening address.Special numbers were presented by Suihakpe Miliang and InteuleNring. The co-convenor of the organising committee, Inkieng Chamlak, delivered the closing remarks, while the benediction was offered by associate pastor of Lekie Baptist Church, Teiriesong Miliang.