Rajpunna, a traditional function of Khagrachhari Mong Kingdom in Chittagong Hill Tracts, ended yesterday.
A discussion was held at the resident of Mong Raja Saching Prue Chowdhury Modh’s resident in the hill town on the occasion.
Chief Implementing Officer of CHTDF-UNDP Robert Stallman, Khagrachhari Sadar Army Zone Commander Lt colonel Ali Reza, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Kazi Muhammad Mozammel Hoque, Khagrachhari Hill District Council acting Chairman Chai Tow Aung Marma, Additional Superintendent of Police Md Joynal Abedin, Karbari Association
President Ronek Tripura spoke among others.
To celebrate Rajpunna, ethnic community people including men, women, girls, boys and children woke up early in the morning and joined in the function wearing colourful dresses.
Most of them celebrated Rajpunna with tree leaves and flowers in hands, when played drums, carried bows and arrows, and performed their typical dances and songs of the hills.
The day’s programme began when concerned circle chief, locally known as Mong Raja, entered into the function with sword of honor and was escorted by his personal security forces.
Mong Raja urged the government to take initiatives to fulfill the demand of traditional leaders aiming to strengthen local government of CHT.
