Shillong, Nov 23: Seng Kut Snem was celebrated by thousands of Seng Khasi faithful at Weiking Ground here to commemorate the 126th anniversary of the Seng Khasi movement.
The Seng Khasi movement started in 1899 to protect the Khasi community’s indigenous faith, customs and cultural identity.
That year on November 23, 16 Khasi youths formed the Seng Khasi to protect their indigenous religion, rich culture and unique language in the face of changes brought by the arrival of British administration and Christian missionaries.
Over the years, the movement has gained momentum, imbibing a sense of pride in the Khasi youth in their rich and unique heritage.
Thousands of indigenous Khasi youths, elderly men and women attired in traditional dress on Sunday took to the streets in the state capital proclaiming the dignity and solemnity of the indigenous Khasi faith and culture.
The colourful procession projected the diverse and rich Khasi tradition through folk music and tableaux depicting various facets of the simple yet rich and colourful indigenous lifestyle.
The “Ïaid Pyni Riti” procession started at Madan Iewrynghep and culminated at the Weiking Ground in Jaiaw, where traditional dances were held and special prayers were offered.
