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Sukhai village to celebrate green fest, Chengu

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By EMN Updated: Jan 09, 2019 12:23 am

Dimapur, Jan. 8 (EMN): A nature-themed festival, Chengu festival, is being celebrated at Sukhai village in Zunheboto district. On the second day of the celebrations, various activities were undertaken.
The activities included students going on a “nature walk” in the morning with Tshetsholo Naro and Angule Mayese who are said to be professional birds and butterfly guides.
Organisers, the Tizu Valley Biodiversity and Livelihood Network, issued a press release to the media on Wednesday informing about the event.
This first-ever Chengu Festival is being organised and hosted by Tizu Valley Biodiversity and Livelihood Network in collaboration with Sukhai, Ghukhuyi and Kivikhu students’ unions, during January 7-9.

During the first session of the event, Tokaho Kinimi Wildlife Warden of Dimapur; Raj Kumar, district forest officer of Zunheboto; and David Angami, president of the Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA) spoke to the gathering. The speakers emphasised on the importance of eco tourism through conservation, the updates stated. Tokaho Kinimi was stated to have lauded the people of Sukhai, Ghukhuyi and Kivikhu for their sacrifice and commitment.

In his short speech, officer Raj Kumar was quoted as having assured that he and the Forest department would assist in conserving biodiversity of the region, besides help in promoting eco tourism.
Likewise, David Angami spoke about the history of the NTA and further requested the organizers and the people to help it to reach the people in the area to promote tourism in the district.

In the second session, Nagaland State Biodiversity Board officials, and Foundation for Ecology Security conducted a workshop with the students while AirBnB conducted a workshop with home stay owners.
A free medical camp and animal health camp was also conducted during the event.

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By EMN Updated: Jan 09, 2019 12:23:18 am
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