Gun will fall silent in Nagaland if the peace message that runs across the north eastern state is any indication. Festivity grips the state as the Christmas is round the corner. Only a few days are left for the festival in the state but this time it will be a festival that could usher it into a new era of peace. Pre-Christmas celebrations are underway with a message of peace.
In a swashbuckling evening on Sunday, cutting across their ideological barriers, people thronged in thousands at Mon township with dance and music. For the first time, the NSCN (Khaplang) cadres were participating in the function represented the officials of altogether 15 churches.
It was as if dance and music transformed the areas into a nest of singing birds. All stood united for peace in the state. The representatives of the Action for Life from far flung areas also participated in the function. Rob Lancarter from Australia and N Diyangui from Kenya were among those from abroad who joined the celebration.
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Faith makes all things possible;
Hope makes all things work;
Love makes all things beautiful;
May U've all the three for this Christmas-
the season of joys.
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