The Day 2 programme of the Mimkut festival at Maova village culminated on 17th january 2026, marked by the unveiling of Mimkut monolith by the Special Guest, I Himato Zhimomi, IFS, Principal Secretary Geology and Mining, P&NG, Science and Technology in the presence of Chief Host, L Singsit IPS (Rtd), President Kuki Inpi Nagaland, ADC Medziphema, P James Swu , Government officials , village leaders and general public. The monolith was dedicated by Rev. David Vaiphei, Executive Secretary KCCNS.
The Special guest expressed his honour and thanked God for the wonderful opportunity to graced the occasion. He lauded the Kuki community and the organizing committee for successfully conducting the 2-days Mimkit festival by showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions .
The Special guest elso emphasized the significance of celebrating Mimkut festival, and recalled the long standing relationship between the Kuki community, the first MLA Lamkam and his father Ihezhe Zhimomi, Ex Minister dating back to 1964. He also emphasized the importance of preserving and strengthening this relationship in the years to come.
He appeared to the community to preserve the land emphasizing that it holds significant economic and environmental value. He further pointed out that the land is strategically located touching the four-lane highway as well as the new railway-line, making it extremely important for sustainable development .
He urged the community to utilize the land judiciously and wished the Kuki community for peace and prosperity through the festival .
The second day of the Mimkut featured activities like gosem display, cultural dance display by Molvom, Kuki community Medziphema town, Zhuikhu village, Kuki union and Khaibung.
Nekhomang Hansing and Chongboi Singson compered the programme. Invocation was proposed by Rev. Seimang Haokip, Executive Secretary, KCCNS, welcome address by L . Singsit IPS (Rtd), President Kin, a vote of thanks by Lulen Kholhou and a closing prayer by pastor Ngambom Hansing, KBC Maova.
(IA Medziphema)
