Kohima, Dec. 4 (EMN): The secretary of the department of Tourism of Telangana, B Venkatesham on Tue. Dec. 4 described Nagaland as a paradise of peace where morality and tradition go hand in hand.
In a brief address at Kisama on day-four of the Hornbill Festival, Venkatesham expressed happiness at being able to have made it to the ‘festival of festivals.’
Calling the Naga people’s culture immense, Venkatesham invited the Nagas to visit Telangana and enjoy its rich culture and tradition too. He said Telangana has wonderful facilities to offer to the Northeast. The official added that his visit to the region was a remarkable experience.
The secretary was a special guest of the afternoon session of the festival. Venkatesham witnessed cultural dances and games, and a folk song performed by eight cultural troupes including Phom, Lotha, Konyak, Khiamniungan, Garo, Chang, Chakhesang, and Ao community members.
Meanwhile, volunteers of the Women Helpline-181 and Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) from Kohima Science College were at Kisama too during the lunch break at 12:30 pm during which they displayed placards in support of women. A volunteer by the name Ididaule said that they were doing it to promote the Women Helpline-181 and OSC.
The 181 is a toll free 24-hour emergency response service, exclusively designed to support women affected by violence both in public and private spheres. Likewise, the OSC is a system that provides integrated support for women affected by violence both in public and private spheres within the family. The centre is open 24 hours, assisting women in lodging FIR or DIR; medical assistance, counselling, legal aid and temporary shelter for victims etc.
The fifth day of the Hornbill Festival at Kisama will continue with the cultural show. There will be a pineapple eating competition besides a stilt bamboo race competition. Cultural troupes from 17 communities will be performing. The morning session will start at 10 am, and the evening session at 1 pm.
