Luita Phanit or Luira Phanit is the Tangkhul seed sowing festival and it is celebrated at the beginning of the year. Most of the northern Tangkhul villages celebrate this festival from January 27th-31st.
The seed sowing festival, locally known as ‘Luita Phanit’ is one of the most important festivals of the Tangkhul tribe and it is celebrated annually. The celebration begins with the invocation of the headman for a bountiful harvest, followed by the ceremonial ritual of sowing seeds performed by his wife. The main event of the festival is the tug of war, which is done using vines procured from the jungle. On the last day of the festival, all the residents take part in this massive tug of war of the sexes that ends only when the vine breaks!

My hometown is in Ukhrul district, and the nearest airport is in Imphal.
Imphal is capital of Manipur and is one of the most ancient cities in India. Situated 786 m above sea level, Imphal is known for its scenic landscapes and greenery.

Manipur is known and the land of Jewels because of its rich in natural resources, biodiversity, culture and different ethnic group. Imphal, city, capital of Manipur state, northeastern India. It lies in the central part of the state in the Manipur River valley at an elevation of 2,500 feet (760 metres). The city is a major trade centre noted for its weaving, brass-ware, bronze-ware, and other cottage industries. Imphal College, Imphal Training Centre, Dhana Manjari College, and a technical school are located there. Imphal is connected with the North-Eastern Railway at Dimapur, Assam, and with Myanmar (Burma) by hard-surface roads. It has an airfield with regular service to Kolkata (Calcutta; 400 miles [650 km] west-southwest) and Guwahati in Assam state. The population is mainly Manipuri. Pop. (2001) 221,492; (2011) 268,243.