Workshop on ‘traditional attires and ornaments for women & girls’ organised by Lotha Eioe Hoho.
Morung Express News
Wokha | March 29
Under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, one-day workshop on ‘traditional attires and ornaments for women & girls’ was organised by the Lotha Eioe Hoho (LEH) at the Lotha Hoho Ki, under the theme ‘Preserve, Protect & Promote.’
The event held on March 29, aimed at raising awareness about the significance of traditional Lotha attire and ornaments, as well as empowering women and girls to actively preserve and promote their cultural heritage.
LEH President, Thungbeni Ngullie in her speech emphasised the importance of women’s empowerment and the protection of women and child rights. She spoke about the significance of traditional attires and ornaments. She highlighted the crucial role of women in preserving and promoting these traditions. She encouraged women and girls to take pride in their cultural heritage, actively participate in preserving traditional attire, and pass these customs down to future generations. She emphasized that keeping the original designs intact not only honors the community’s history but also helps maintain the skills and artistry involved in making these garments.
Mhalo TM, Convenor of Cultural Committee at LEH, speaking on the ‘Importance of Traditional Attires & Ornaments’ shared the profound cultural significance of the various garments and ornaments worn by Lotha women, emphasizing the symbolism behind the designs, colors, and materials used.
She further stressed the need to preserve these cultural assets for future generations, highlighting how they connect the community with its history and identity.
She called for more participation from women in cultural initiatives and activities that celebrate traditional knowledge and craftsmanship. She noted that it is vital for women to continue being the torchbearers of cultural preservation and take a leading role in passing on the legacy of the Lotha’s traditional attire and ornaments to the younger generation.
The programme was chaired by R. Thungbeni Ezung, Vice President of LEH. The event began with opening remarks and a welcome address by Thungbeni Ngullie, President of LEH, followed by a special performance by Longshibeni A. Ezung. The displayed items were then recognized, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Wonchibeni Patton, General Secretary of LEH. The event concluded with a benediction by Esther Kikon, Member of the Cultural Committee, LEH.
During the event, the Hoho passed a resolution to promote the wearing of traditional attires while banning the use of glitter to preserve their authenticity. Additionally, it was decided that the Lotha traditional shawl should not be paired with pants, jeans, shorts, or kurtas to maintain cultural integrity.
