JOINT PRESS STATEMENT
31 October 2025
TIM, TSA and TAS Welcome Restoration of the Original "Chavang Kut" Festival Name
The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), the Thadou Students' Association (TSA), and the Thadou Academic Society (TAS) jointly express their heartfelt appreciation and warm welcome to the decision of His Excellency, the Governor of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, for restoring the original and rightful name "Chavang Kut" to Manipur's state festival.
The term "Chavang" is a Thadou word meaning "autumn season", while "Kut" is also a Thadou word and one shared by all the Zo-kindred (non-Naga) tribes of Manipur, meaning "festival." Together, Chavang Kut signifies the Autumn Festival, an important post-harvest thanksgiving celebration that expresses gratitude to the Almighty God for a bountiful harvest and promotes unity, harmony, and joy among the people.
In recent years, the omission of the word "Chavang" from Chavang Kut and the use of "Kut" alone in official nomenclature were widely viewed as attempts to dilute and undermine the Thadou cultural and linguistic identity. This action, perceived by many as a form of cultural marginalization, deeply hurt the sentiments of the Thadou community and other Zo-kindred groups who have long celebrated this festival as a symbol of gratitude and togetherness.
The restoration of the full and original name "Chavang Kut" during the President's Rule in Manipur is therefore seen as a laudable and corrective step toward cultural recognition, justice, and inclusivity. It rightly acknowledges the Thadou people's linguistic and cultural heritage while reaffirming the festival's shared significance among all Zo-kindred and non-Naga tribes of Manipur.
The Thadou Inpi Manipur, the Thadou Students' Association, and the Thadou Academic Society jointly extend their sincere gratitude to the Governor for this inclusive and respectful decision. The three organizations call upon all communities of Manipur to celebrate Chavang Kut in its true essence as a festival of thanksgiving, peace, and brotherhood that strengthens unity and harmony across the state.
Issued jointly by:
1. Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM)
2. Thadou Students' Association (TSA)
3. Thadou Academic Society (TAS)
31 October 2025
TIM, TSA and TAS Welcome Restoration of the Original "Chavang Kut" Festival Name
The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), the Thadou Students' Association (TSA), and the Thadou Academic Society (TAS) jointly express their heartfelt appreciation and warm welcome to the decision of His Excellency, the Governor of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, for restoring the original and rightful name "Chavang Kut" to Manipur's state festival.
The term "Chavang" is a Thadou word meaning "autumn season", while "Kut" is also a Thadou word and one shared by all the Zo-kindred (non-Naga) tribes of Manipur, meaning "festival." Together, Chavang Kut signifies the Autumn Festival, an important post-harvest thanksgiving celebration that expresses gratitude to the Almighty God for a bountiful harvest and promotes unity, harmony, and joy among the people.
In recent years, the omission of the word "Chavang" from Chavang Kut and the use of "Kut" alone in official nomenclature were widely viewed as attempts to dilute and undermine the Thadou cultural and linguistic identity. This action, perceived by many as a form of cultural marginalization, deeply hurt the sentiments of the Thadou community and other Zo-kindred groups who have long celebrated this festival as a symbol of gratitude and togetherness.
The restoration of the full and original name "Chavang Kut" during the President's Rule in Manipur is therefore seen as a laudable and corrective step toward cultural recognition, justice, and inclusivity. It rightly acknowledges the Thadou people's linguistic and cultural heritage while reaffirming the festival's shared significance among all Zo-kindred and non-Naga tribes of Manipur.
The Thadou Inpi Manipur, the Thadou Students' Association, and the Thadou Academic Society jointly extend their sincere gratitude to the Governor for this inclusive and respectful decision. The three organizations call upon all communities of Manipur to celebrate Chavang Kut in its true essence as a festival of thanksgiving, peace, and brotherhood that strengthens unity and harmony across the state.
Issued jointly by:
1. Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM)
2. Thadou Students' Association (TSA)
3. Thadou Academic Society (TAS)
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