Lhisemia Thinuo Gate (Kharu) was inaugurated by Chairman, Kohima Village Council, Helievio Solo at Merübotsa in the presence of MLA 10th Northern Angami -1 A/C, Khriehu Liezietsu and hundreds of people on 10th December 2022.

Speaking on the occasion, Solo congratulated Lhisemia Council and all its members involved in the making of its magnificent gate. Hitherto, the gate was built for two reasons; defensive purposes and mostly for to and fro movement for the villagers going to the fields, he stated. However, the tradition of gate construction at the present-day generation has lost its significance over the years due to the transition of culture. In spite of losing its trend and tradition, the Council has renewed the age-old tradition and constructed the gate that was an example of unity and understanding.

He said Kohima village is a blessed village due to the onset of early education and the coming of Christianity to the village. Kohima village is also blessed to have the State's capital in its land besides having a vast tract of land for development, he added.

The guest of honour for the inauguration programme was, MLA, Khriehu Liezietsu, while greetings was delivered by Chairman, Lhisemia Council, Ayie Yhome. The Gate Committee report was given by Convenor, Lhisemia Gate Committee, Neiboulhoulie Yhome whereas, Member, Lhisemia Gate Committee, Vilalhou Noudi gave a brief report on the symbols inscribed on the Gate.

Menguseü Suokhrie presented a special number while folksong was presented by Kiyaheü Tseikha and friends.

Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. Keviyiekielie Linyü invoked God's blessing. A vote of thanks was proposed by General Secretary, Mengukhrietuo Marcus Dzüvichü.  The programme was chaired by Neingusalie Khruomo.

(Nongozo Rikha, Asst. Director)