Explosives At Fon Doh’s Cry-Die In Balikumbat

By Shey Wirba

Since Thursday January 3, 2013, Balikumbat has been revving. This is the date celebrations marking the life and the 35 years reign of Hon Fon Doh Gah Gwanyin III started. It spans through Monday January 14, 2013. Yet the highpoint of the celebrations would be next Saturday January 12, 2012 at the Balikumbat plateau palace. Judged from what has transpired within the last few days, Fon Doh’s cry-die would be as explosive as the live he lived.

Within the last few days, sons and daughters of Balikumbat village have converged back to base to prove their mettle. Last week, secret traditional rites were performed and then the sackcloth removal. Last Saturday and Sunday, Balikumbat was alive with animation by all traditional dance groups of the village at the palace plaza.

Prior to the d-day commemoration, neighbouring villages and well wishers would storm the palace. And on the eve of the cry-die proper, all sons and daughters of Balikumbat would assemble at the palace.

Real action and the opening of the cry-die would take centre stage on Saturday January 13, 2013. The Sussuch and Nguh dances would be on display; just like the Munganep and Vimunep manjong groups. Also, the Mapuh juju and Samba dance would be on display.

Given the fame of Fon Doh, varied delegations are expected to be in Balikumbat. A delegation from the National Assembly, CPDM central committee and even the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, are expected at Balikumbat.

Fon Teche Njei, the dynamic President of the North West Fons Union has announced to storm Balikumbat with a fortified delegation of his members. Worthy to note, that upon the coronation of Fon Doh’s successor, Fon Teche led 50 fons to the event.

Balikumbat elite have mobilized well to showcase the prowess of their village. A special loin to immortalize the event has been produced. Varied committees set up, have been able to ensure that all moves on.

Hon Emmanuel Dingha Banmi is chairman of the steering committee of the event, with Dr. Nwana Sama and Col Doh Kohtem as his vice. Section president Dingha Ignatius is a member of the steering committee just as the all powerful Dr. Dewah. The protocol chairman is Gabsa Sixtus.

January 12, 2013 would therefore be the date the new Fon, HRM Doh Gah Nyamyi III would flaunt his ego and reassert his authority.