3 Nov : The Zeliang (Liangmai) community all over the state, including in Kohima organized Chaga Gadi festival on 31st October 2008 at ‘The Heritage’, old DC Bungalow under the theme ‘We stand through Unity’. Chaga Gadi festival celebration was organized by Liangmai Welfare Society, Kohima under which Chaga Gadi committee was set to organize the festival.
The organizing committee has extended its gratitude to the different committees for tirelessly contributing their time and energy. The organizing committee has acknowledged the Zelaing Officers, employees and individuals for supporting physically and financially, specially DIPR for issue of PA system for grand success of the annual festival. Not forgetting the cultural committee, the organizers have extended their gratitude to Rutmakbo and Tiakui for organizing cultural songs, dance, cultural show, kids couple walk and indigenous games etc. The Zeliang (Liangmai) community celebrated Chaga Gadi festival unlike other years with pomp and gaiety in honour of womenfolk for their prominent contribution in sustaining the family.
It might be mentioned that Minister for Co-ordination, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Evaluation and Parliamentary Affairs, T.R. Zeliang graced the function as the chief guest.