What is this MEKHALA WEDNESDAY Trend in Nagaland? | The Lungleng Show

Our two guests:
1. Meripeni Zares, working as a State Protocol Officer in the Home Dept.
2. Mimi Raman, School Manager in Kohima.

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[@Appe_m]

The difference between the Nagas and other tribes like Mizos, Khasis is that they always wear their traditional outfit proudly & especially during Sundays. While for Nagas, Sundays has become a fashion parade. This generation has lost touch with wearing our mekhalas.

[@sicheolajeo]

I fully support but Mekhala is not a cheap things...Mekhala.... Make it affordable for every class...

[@peace1526]

hand woven is a little expensive but handloom mekhala is available at reasonable price✌

[@vibeizonuvizol2064]

There are Mekhelas available starting from prices 500-5000 and more ,I think it’s not something that people cannot afford.

[@amosmovimovi2496]

It's not cheap ,,,, it's very expensive for married women's.

[@apoklaben6342]

Excellent discussion! I enjoy even listening to talking about wearing and creating the movement "mekhala Wednesdays" I fully support and appreciate sisters doing it. I am who love wearing mekhala and one from this time on to join the movement.

[@apoklaben6342]

I am one who love....

[@znngullie3437]

Mekhela Wednesday will promote more business opportunity for the weaver in urban and rural area. Great job🎉🎉

[@mhonojami4221]

Brilliant idea❤

[@longcha86]

I like miss Mimi personalty with little bit shy,reserve and cute but smart.😊❤

[@shinmiwonrungsung6629]

She somehow forgot the question 😂so cute

[@mayrudyboy7585]

Yeah she is cute & i really like her smile ❤

[@eyosalrikha8874]

It would be a great idea to encourage our people wear mekhela/traditional attire as weeding dress. Mekhala promoters may do something more for weeding dress.

[@upward_onward]

Yes, indeed, Brides wearing the same are looked down as less advanced in terms of socio-economic- political parlance. Did Mekala mama wear the same in her wedding 💍💍💍💍💍 ?????

[@asono9398]

Yes @mekhalamama wore traditional mekhala on her wedding day. ​@@upward_onward

[@asono9398]

I think there are a lot of brides who choose to wear mekhala

[@DetoxEarth]

Yep definitely but kindly don't force us boys to flaunt our butt cheeks with our traditional outfit🥲

[@solotravelershruti8984]

It was wonderful listening this lovely ladies, I am part of Mekhela Wednesday movement in small contribution towards this weavers and amazing Naga culture ❤

[@PukhatoAssumi]

How many of you agree that Madam merbeni almost lookalike or similar with our MLA Hekani jakhalu ?

[@Modiji-v2k]

Very true xerox copy😂

[@sennlotha5944]

Agree✋😂

[@C.YingnyuKonyak-zz7oz]

Hosha😂

[@anar_naga6062]

Sorry to say this but madam, merbeni is much more intellectual then our MLA, so better not to compare.😁

[@temjenlkr6272]

😂😂😂🎉🎉

[@paulinusyangmaso2028]

I'm from Ukhrul Manipur and the DC of Ukhrul Zuringla Kengoo is found wearing Mekhala. I'm proud of her who promotes wearing Mekhala.

[@sanyaolakengoo8751]

I love wrapping mekhala because it gives me confidence and is very fashionable. I cannot help but admire the richness of the design. I wear different tribes mekhala and respect each one of them.

[@aticknekong5296]

...I still remember there was a time back then when & where certain batch of Naga ladies esp aunties felt kinda shy, maybe awkward to even wear pants in public.... so, they mostly went for mekhala but now it's vice - versa 😬.. Now, the present generations should keep the flame of Naga traditional dress burning👍..

[@Flora-e4x]

work of mekhalamama has played a giant role in changing this attitude.

[@HillspringEnterprises]

On the individual level, Smt Banuo Z Jamir,IAS is the highest ranking Officer to use “Mekhala” in every Govt occasions rather on a daily basis. However on the official level, Tribal Affairs Department is the first department in Nagaland to officially notify since 2021 to maintain every Wednesday as a day of wearing traditional attires including Mekhala. They are maintaining the practices till date. You have to go to the Directorate of Tribal Affairs on any Wednesday to see it. So, Smt Banuo Z Jamir is the icon and the Tribal Affairs Department was the trend setter officially. We should be humble enough to give credit where it is due!

[@wobentsopoe5464]

Some people just work behind the scene i mean more practical then in the limelight and ma'm Banuo Z Jamir is one to appreciate. I still remember one of her advice in 1997 when she was in higher technical education handing over our nomination letter she wish all the best and the one very important word is come back and serve our people.

[@dexter-y8z]

Aunging should do better research. he seemed to be charmed by them so as to ignore facts. Usually he is objective.

[@sophylasuh]

Listening to this delightful conversation about the mekhela has made me think that it has an innocence about it too!

[@wats7607]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to them. Surely the wave of mekhala Wednesday has inspired many people to start wearing mekhala again. Kudos to your team

[@GP-gh5vy]

To be fair this trend was started by Tribal Affairs Department way back in 2021 and is still continuing. Lets give credit where its due

[@kihonisumi]

Thank you for the show that promotes mekhela for the younger generation becouse l learned that most of the younger generations they dont know how to handle and wear their mekhela👍👍👍

[@langphongnaga5844]

I agree. Women look gorgeous in their Mekhalas. Just wow!! #MekhalaMama especially 😊

[@TemsuAmong]

I never saw my mother wearing long/half pants,skirts etc. except Mekhela, wether is in home, church,field and elsewhere.

[@atokivx9173]

You guys talked much, it covered almost everything in positive but the cutest moment was..... I FORGOT THE QUESTION.... ❤❤❤❤

[@Rtzeliang]

I appreciate Mekhala Wednesday..but please wear ur Mekhala on ur interview too to talk about Mekhala?? 😂😂

[@user-fl9hx8dp2q]

Very good observation, point to be noted.

[@chanok_23h]

yes they are wearing mekhela!

[@livinglife6603]

Where are your eyes? 😂😂😂😂

[@shokvulo]

@@livinglife6603 my eyes are looking at Meribeni who is not wearing mekhela🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ekonlotha5451]

This Starstruck "Mekhala Wednesday" will certainly revolutionized the Textile industry of our State and her Economy, if this trend follow up by the young generation. What if Men's too wear their own tribal Waist coat or Customised traditional blazer like Angami's men wearing their white tribal blazer which will best suit for equal gender. #MekhalaWednesday a Journey of preserving our degrading Identity and Culture.

[@alurhakhorhakho9609]

Fully support.I love to wear Mekhala ❤❤

[@akhumlcr6432]

8:38.... I think with a little practice n effort it can be very much possible considering the fact that the Mekhala was a daily wear for our mothers n grandmothers during their time and since olden days in all Naga villages. They had to and could complete everyday house chores, even go to field and perform physical works wearing these mekahalas.

[@neitsinuochadi3391]

There was a time when we try to educate our elders to wear trousers as its more secure comfortabl and less outdated 😢

[@naiwangkonyak7522]

Thankyou up dates interview❤❤❤

[@varietiesshow8929]

So encouraging to witness such an important interview with two enthusiasts and well educated persons. Wearing Mekhala must also be a mandate of all the women from all walks of life in our society, apart from this voluntary movement. Wearing mekhala for women is our culture and we must preserve it for the good cause. Many women doesn't feel comfortable with mekhala but why so discomfort with our culture? It looks differently when we see women with mekhla going to office or work place, I personally, observe them with huge respect though I've never known about this current trend. This video must reach out to all the ladies in Nagaland how important and beautiful to wear it. Wonderful video.👍

[@arjunadivideos3677]

Interesting talk... Mimi is beautiful

[@user-zy4ov6ee9h]

Ths Mekhala Wednesday brought price rise in Mekhala.

[@upward_onward]

Commercial of a trend always is a tragedy for the commons when one flips through the pages of history.

[@Flora-e4x]

strange that no one has mentioned the elephant in the room that being Mekhalamama. rather the ladies are parroting all her words which have been said by her on many platforms and occasions without mentioning her. Host should have done homework properly.

[@user-hr3bk2tn5m]

Nice show watching from tangkhul avenue imphal❤

[@khatangwum8766]

Mimi come to mimi village as well...

[@nelsonkoring5385]

Watching from Manipur naga tribe ❤❤❤

[@Tthonger5364]

Video was pre-planned just for 20 minutes but you know women's talk a lot.😂

[@kethometha1959]

So wearing Mekhela once in a week sounds a big achievement for our womenfolk of this generation.Most of our grandma's and mum's they only wear Mekhela at home ,at work ,at field ,on journey etc especially rural dwellers and even some of our mothers who live in town only wear Mekhela as they are used to ,ofcourse Mekhela Wednesday might be a great impact on those girls who never wear Mekhela at home etc else for a woman who usually wear Mekhela at home,on sunday ,events etc dont feel like it is a great movement and for rural women it is not a new movement and even many of our mothers and women officers who wear Mekhela to their workplace daily but wearing traditional /tribe Mekhela once in week to work would be really nice 👍.. Meanwhile ,some Mekhela's are common to every women irrespective of tribe ,young and old and those Mekhela's are worn by our womenfolk daily n vice versa .

[@misnomerkm]

impact is also financial for young women working so imposing of mekhela dress to work is not advisable.

[@misnomerkm]

school owner imposing mekhela dress for teachers earning salary of same amount as cost of one mekhela in a month. wish the same concern for weavers earning is shown to her own teachers struggling

[@DetoxEarth]

People are somewhat uncomfortable with the pricing of it but this happens if you buy it in a shop. If we try and get it directly from the weavers the price is very reasonable and i believe we should not shy away from procuring it considering it flaunts our identity and most of the weavers are Mothers who were not fortunate enough to enjoy the luxury of education and jobs therefore trying to contribute to the family with whatever they can at the cost of painful backache.😕

[@HurricaneX321]

Our moms' only wear mekhala ,,it just happened that westernisation happened and fashion which is convenient and comfortable took over in the last 20-30 years. Need to credit our 'foremothers' for being so innovative and inventive in bringing up such outfit called 'mekhala'. As such reviving it should begin by wearing it to church ,special occasions and weddings etc followed by workplace. Workplace convenience, effects and reception maybe studied as the outfit usually represents the tribe and nagaland being a land of tribalism, nepotism might come into play😂. Anyway kudos for the initiative.

[@imtisanglaaier1790]

Good idea wearing Mekhala at work. On the other side, not everyone can afford doing this because Mekhala is expensive, moreover people living in Dimapur won't find it comfortable.

[@neitsinuochadi3391]

Since am from kma its very comfy to go out with mekhala when am not in kma😂

[@anakiphfithu6824]

I like the discussion and it's worth knowing it but it would have been more appropriate if they come to the show wearing Mekhela.😊

[@ZareniOdyuo-kn6xe]

Yes,mam Meribeni apperance like mam Hekani Jakhalu.but here I'm sure to say that ma'am M. Lotha won't keep Rio is her God father😀

[@sunepder4u128]

she has her own god father 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hoshitowotsa1211]

I like Women wearing makhela !!! as well as economy. ❤❤

[@avyangnag3892]

The addl. state protocol officer Madam, who initiated/started the idea of wearing MEKHALA on Wednesday coming in the Lunleng podcasts in western dress-pans to discuss about *MEKHALA WEDNESDAY MOVEMENT* encouraging and appealing the female specially the younger generation to wear mekhala on Wednesday,🤪😁😄.....

[@ssc6478]

😂

[@upward_onward]

Exactly......High and powerful are above the law they make.

[@nelimashihrii3375]

I guess it was not a Wednesday lol😂

[@upward_onward]

@@nelimashihrii3375 never the less..... Sunday is a Sunday....whether it's any day of the week.

[@misnomerkm]

no concern for those who cannot afford to wear but making rules to get name

[@toxukiho543]

Awesome conversation ❤🤗

[@Mhabenimurry]

Very nice sis meribeni proud

[@adiitk5]

The best show. Enjoyed every moment of it.

[@dexter-y8z]

Did I hear right that she is saying women in districts and villages are wearing mekhala because of her so-called movement? someone please inform her that many women have always been wearing much before her and still wearing who have never heard about her project. humbleness should be there to admit

[@Gxgal-y9d]

two women living in a bubble or not willing to give credit to others? higher education dept have their cultural wednesday since 2019 where all staff and students of the state are to wear their traditionals and come. she is talking as if because of her mekhela wednesday they have started wearing. in fact even villagers are wearing because of her. tail had come before the head.

[@chumbenodyuo4514]

Worth watching ❤

[@sheldonsazuki1823]

Bro bring Imtizulu for all the men too.

[@Ben-xx3py]

Beautiful people ❤

[@ApongOngerchangza]

By keeping in mind how to encourage local weavers and to retain one day dress(in a week )money within our state i shared about mekhla Wednesday with my colleagues and that's how we joined mekhla Wednesday . It's been sometime since I'm observing that we the nagas are buying more from outside the state rather than buying from within. Therefore by realising certain factors if we make corrections here and there it would be very good for our state Economy as well as for other reasons too.

[@Buohsdgjjj]

Most awaited❤

[@Imkongnukla-Ao]

So proud of your initiative, Maam Zares

[@evenlotha]

without mekhalamama there will be no mekhala wednesday these ladies should give credit when talking of all the ways of wearing which was brought to our imagination by the tireless work of mekhalamama. why women cannot give credit to each other? you are setting a bad name for everyone

[@rikmozhuiofficial23]

Enjoying your show bro ..please more females guest they are very entertaining❤

[@zaremokithan4090]

Eeeh heem eehemm right right yea yeah..!

[@Yp-ub2ue]

What? Similarly if we could promote to wear traditional attire once in a month or week in government office?

[@LAchemmongz.]

Exactly we should promote our traditional attire

[@sunepder4u128]

no one should dictate what other's wear to work..give people freedom to dress as they wish.

[@SterlingShimray]

I forgot the question....😂 Anyway both of u are great kudos

[@achingthviijingtshiri7347]

Talking about mekhela without wearing mekhela does not look good.Personal views

[@livinglife6603]

Where are you eyes?

[@temmy-p2f]

shocked they are using "voluntary" where it is very hyper promoted movemnt. every week of sending group n personal whatsapp and asking for photos for posting. nothing against them or their idea but we should say the truth. if not for her officers checking us many will opt for not wearing.

[@ryan1171988]

It is voluntary, I for one never wore mekhala though the wave of mekhala Wednesday have swept our district office too😂

[@hensokonyak6294]

Interesting show ❤❤❤❤

[@moonflorajamang6690]

Fully support I love to wear Mekhala

[@mannOmannOmann]

Mekhela is derived from the Vedic word "Mekhola".... I read somewhere... 🤔

[@gracekikon241]

Mekhela is in Assamese.

[@tevezpongshi3813]

Yeah yeah yeah

[@user-md9eh1ip8j]

Brother you are very handsome 😂

[@mongbachn5159]

This is not a "trend" nor is it "voluntary" as you say. I feel CAMPAIGN is the right word of Mekhala Wednesday - social media campaign. There is nothing wrong with campaigning.

[@Bojang_Bugami32]

We want Langdem Wednesday for menfolk as well.

[@paulinusyangmaso2028]

Let me put these: 1)Mekhala day will help preserve our identity.2) Help and promote economy.3)Respect feminine identity. 4) Differentiate sex in society as these days we find problem of transgender.

[@holy9081]

No she is not looklike she is beautiful and smart

[@danielyakshu329]

Longleng didn't get time to ask questions 😂😂

[@MixKeviiNaGa]

Nice show🫣🫢👌

[@jameskajiche8159]

Mares and Raman is Naga title ?

[@upward_onward]

😜😜😜😜😜😜😳😳😳😳

[@benikajimo]

Raman is Tangkhul 🙌

[@Adaptadjust07]

Every day is a mekhala Wednesday for many Naga women in the rural areas even before the movement.

[@gracekikon241]

Exactly. Nothing new.

[@dexter-y8z]

exactly. Why is she taking credit for women wearing mekhela in rural areas?

[@afipfithu3677]

❤❤

[@FearHooman]

Enjoy sahair joh 👍🏻🙌

[@user-yx2tb3sy2z]

Tangkhul Larry King is back !😁

[@Naga553]

It would be nice if all employees, govt or pvt can wear a traditional attire to offices on Wednesdays. For that matter, even the students can be included.

[@alunglealungle456]

❤❤❤

[@anokcanocano2036]

Shoutout to Alobo naga he started different tribes shawl

[@scholledya]

Shut up

[@Ayiezoangami-wt6qc]

❤😮😅😊❤ so sweet

[@pAngNSec]

It's just woow..... !!! Em..m.... Hmm...hmm.😂😂😂

[@_00071]

Mimi is frm which tribe n which school does she run?

[@ajamozhui9981]

Tangkhul i guess??

[@benikajimo]

Tangkhul. Mt Hermon, kenuozou colony

[@shinmiwonrungsung6629]

Mount Hermon higher secondary school kohima

[@_00071]

Prettiest lady alive and luckiest husband

[@Skylark-ml1dr]

What so special about This Mekhala Wednesday. My mom used to wear it everyday not just on Wednesday

[@ketimongyim1899]

How many of the people's wanna to see or agree . Mr rio in, Sir lungleng show... Raise your hand..✋😂

[@ajamozhui9981]

Rio is not worthy enough for this show,, it's strictly not for thugs.

[@pAngNSec]

​@@ajamozhui9981🤜🤛👍👍👍

[@silverbell6836]

Me first 😅

[@exposed1949]

₹1 for that

[@silverbell6836]

@@exposed1949 thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣 please give every 1 hour hahaha for a year

[@MixKeviiNaGa]

Me second 😂😂😂

[@exposed1949]

@@MixKeviiNaGa ₹.50 only half for you for overacting

[@exposed1949]

@@silverbell6836 -₹1 for selfish

[@temjenlkr6272]

Sir pls c5 out mekala mama🙏

[@quickfootball7921]

Second😁

[@asenlkr103]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jessicajessi4209]

Wearing mekhela on Wednesday on work is stupid it's only business

[@anokcanocano2036]

👌👌

[@Ghhfddfgggl]

WED-NES-DAY✅️ WENZ-DAE❎️

[@cathykikon4912]

Support Wednesday mekhala

[@Dr-Jingboo]

What if the men folks starts the “Loincloth” movement by wearing that small piece of cloth 😂 anybody dare to join the movement???😂😂😂

[@mannOmannOmann]

@@Dr-Jingboo Not me.... 😂.... don't have the guts...

[@Dr-Jingboo]

@@mannOmannOmann even to the extent of gun-point, ain’t joining the movement 😂😂😂

[@PikeyaApoN]

😂

[@ajamozhui9981]

Woww,, we'll be seeing lots of Tarzan 😂🤣🤣🤣,,

[@user-zy4ov6ee9h]

We Nagas are copycat …we never come up in our own..copying Mizo Khasi….

[@Hopesont]

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