Assam: Margherita hosts annual Poi Fhuralung Mung Dung Sung Kham convention

Margherita district recently hosted the annual Poi Fhuralung Mung Dung Sung Kham convention, a significant religious event for the Tai Ahom community, at Seng Ren in Ulup Longaon. 

The two-day program aimed to celebrate and preserve the traditions of the Tai Ahom people while fostering a sense of community and cultural pride.

The event commenced with the ceremonial hoisting of the association's flag by Kanak Hatibaruah, president of the Margherita district committee. This was followed by a traditional "maidam tarpan," a ritual offering, performed by Thanu Gogoi, the general secretary of the association. 

Participants from various regions of Assam gathered to receive specialized training in Ban Mio Mulung, an important cultural practice among the Tai Ahoms. Following the sacred Fhuralung Puja ceremony at Chengren, an open session was held, presided over by Rubul Phukan.

During the session, recognition was given to individuals who completed cultural training: 11 participants were honored with Te Sat Molong certificates, 13 received Pang Ma, and 50 others were awarded Malung certificates, underscoring the community's commitment to preserving their heritage.

The open session also included in-depth discussions on the preservation and promotion of Tai Ahom culture. Notable figures present included Mintu Deodhai Phukan, Chief Advisor of the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, Asom (TAYPA), Nabojit Baruah, a member of the Tai Ahom Development Council, and prominent social workers from Margherita such as Gopal Baruah, Manoj Phukan, and Rupam Gogoi. 

The gathering resulted in important resolutions aimed at strengthening cultural initiatives and supporting the community's development.

The annual convention not only celebrated religious practices but also reinforced efforts to protect and sustain the rich cultural legacy of the Tai Ahom people in Assam.

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