Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya. Image credit - The Morung Express

Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya on Sunday extended greetings to the Sumi Naga community on the occasion of Tuluni festival.

In his greetings, Acharya said Tuluni is a festival of great significance which is marked with merry-making for the Sumi community through dances, songs, food and thanks giving to the deities for good fortune and blessings.

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He called upon all to take time and thank the Almighty for His unwavering love and blessings.

โ€œTuluni also celebrates solidarity, sharing and oneness,โ€ he said.

The governor said it is also an occasion to rededicate oneself with renewed vigour to achieve peace, progress and prosperity.

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He added that the festival should be a source for building unity and urged all to come together and make the atmosphere conducive in towns and villages for peaceful coexistence and all round development in the state.

โ€œLet us also continue to safeguard and promote the rich culture and traditions through our festivals,โ€ he appealed.

Acharya hoped that the festival of Tuluni would bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Sumis in particular and Nagas in general.