Principal Correspondent
Kohima, December 11
Over five lakh visitors, inclusive of foreign and domestic tourists and local populace thronged the 11-day long Kohima Night Carnival organized by Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCCI) as part of the biggest indigenous festival of the State -Hornbill Festival of Nagaland. Addressing a press conference here last night, KCCI president Jabou Sekhose and general secretary Dr. Seyievilie and Convener Peter Rutsa said that the 11-day long carnival along the main town and High School junction was very peaceful, barring some few stray cases.
Sunday, December 7 witnessed the highest turn-out followed by the closing day which were over around 30-40 thousand visitors.
There were hundreds of stalls set-up to entertain the revelers through music, edibles and various goods alongside some games etc. while KCCI had introduced clean sanitation practice for the stall runners.
Meanwhile, the KCCI thanked all those who have contributed in one way or the other in making the Carnival a success. It made special mention to tourism department, district administration, district police, fire and emergency services, power department and Kohima Municipal Council.
It also thanked local entrepreneurs and stall owners who have participated actively throughout the carnival and look forward to see such kind of enthusiastic participation in future as well.
KCCI acknowledged singers and other performing artists for entertaining the crowd, trading community of Kohima for their cooperation and support, Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya and minister for forest, environment and wildlife and Dr. Nicky Kire for their visit and patronage of the KCCI, the media for their extensive coverage.
Meanwhile, the KCCI regretted for not being able to accommodate all applicants to open stalls due to lack of space and commit to set aside a sizeable percentage of available stall area towards a raffle to pick from among applicants who have not been shortlisted by the selection committee for the next year’s night carnival.
KCCI also extended utmost appreciation to all the visitors to the night carnival and especially to the decent and fun loving people of Kohima while hoping to see all next year.
Further, KCCI wished the people of Kohima a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
With the successful conclusion of the carnival, Sekhose said that the KCCI is seriously considering the proposal of the Governor PB Acharya to run the night carnival at least once every week. He also said that the final decision would be taken in its next meeting.
It may be noted that noisy street of the main town has returned to its normal gloomy state with the conclusion of the carnival.
