IMPHAL, Sept 24: The Governor of Manipur, Dr KK Paul has greeted the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of Mera Chaoren Houba, said a press statement by Governor’s Secretariat.
In the press statement, the Governor has stated that the traditional festival of Mera Chaoren Houba, a festival for preserving and promoting unity and integrity amongst all the communities settled in Manipur is celebrated on the advent of Mera Tha, month of September-October and the festival through the ages has withstood the test of time and in recent years has become a rallying point for the State’s unity and integrity.
The Governor has further beseeched the people of Manipur to celebrate the festival in its true spirit, upholding the tradition of peaceful co-existence in Manipur’s pluralistic society, said the press statement.
The festival will usher in the bond of unity, integrity and understanding, deepening age old traditions resulting in peace and prosperity, stated the Governor of Manipur in the press statement.