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Imphal: The All Manipur Ethnical Socio-Cultural Organisation (AMESCO) will host its annual Ningol Chakkouba celebration at the Khonghampat Awang Leikai Community Hall on November 11, 2026. The event marks the second lunar day of the Manipuri month of Hiyangei and focuses on the bond between brothers and sisters. AMESCO has held this festival every year since 1993.
This year, the group holds the event against a backdrop of deep social division. They cite rising communal hostility and a collapse of trust as major threats. The group warns that persistent attempts to split society have damaged the region. They claim an influx of outsiders now hits the economy, the demographic balance, and the state's cultural identity.
AMESCO alleges that outside groups threaten indigenous people and exploit local natural resources. "The organisation called on all communities to identify the factors contributing to the ongoing crisis and take collective steps to prevent further divisions." They demand that communities unite to guard their heritage against foreign influence.
The group also pushed for local economic support. They asked residents to buy gifts from area shops. Traders and business owners must not overcharge families during this festival. AMESCO sent greetings to all Manipuri women, both inside the state and abroad.
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