The meeting was held to mark friendship between the two villages for peaceful coexistence. This has been practiced in turns by the two neighbouring villages since their forefathers.
A joint meeting and feast exchange programme was held between Surumi village of Zunheboto district and Longsa Village of Mokokchung district of Nagaland at Surumi village on 25th April 2018.
The meeting was held to mark friendship between the two villages for peaceful coexistence. This has been practiced in turns by the two neighbouring villages since their forefathers. The meeting was held to further strengthen the bond between the two villages. The function started with the Longsa villagers being accorded a warm welcome by the Surumi villagers.
The speakers on behalf of Surumi village were Kheniho Aye, HD GB Surumi village and Er. Shikato Jakhalu, Additional Chief Engineer, Power and on behalf of Longsa village, Alemtemshi Jamir, retired Chief Secretary Government of Nagaland and L. Imti.
Short speeches was also delivered by Shetoyi Sumi, former MLA and Hekushe Shikhu, President Sumi Hoho. Folk songs were also presented by both Surumi village and Longsa Village.