Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In a clan land covering about 25 acres in Chedema under Kohima district, a new initiative was planted on Saturday towards preserving the age old practice of farming. The 12-member group of Ülikrei, a vibrant folk music ensemble from Chedema that was formed in the year 2022 gathered at the clan land, this time not to sing but to farm, sending out a clear message on the need to preserve the traditional way of farming and further encourage the younger generation to stay rooted to their ancestral practices.
Guided by elders who taught the members of the group what to plant in which season, Director of Ülikrei, Dr Keneilhoulie Medom related to The Morung Express that, “we started preparing the bed since December 2025 by clearing the jungle and burning the leaves, etc.”
On April 25, the group planted 40 kgs of maize seeds, given by the Department of Agriculture in the land that was generously offered by a clan of the village for the good cause.
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Video Editor: Samuel Seb Rengma
Voice-over: Ati Jamir Seb
Story by: Vishü Rita Krocha
In a clan land covering about 25 acres in Chedema under Kohima district, a new initiative was planted on Saturday towards preserving the age old practice of farming. The 12-member group of Ülikrei, a vibrant folk music ensemble from Chedema that was formed in the year 2022 gathered at the clan land, this time not to sing but to farm, sending out a clear message on the need to preserve the traditional way of farming and further encourage the younger generation to stay rooted to their ancestral practices.
Guided by elders who taught the members of the group what to plant in which season, Director of Ülikrei, Dr Keneilhoulie Medom related to The Morung Express that, “we started preparing the bed since December 2025 by clearing the jungle and burning the leaves, etc.”
On April 25, the group planted 40 kgs of maize seeds, given by the Department of Agriculture in the land that was generously offered by a clan of the village for the good cause.
Read full story:
morungexpress.com/likrei-reviving-age-old-practices-of-farming
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Video Editor: Samuel Seb Rengma
Voice-over: Ati Jamir Seb
Story by: Vishü Rita Krocha
