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Deputy Director, tourism Department, V. Doulo speaking during the Tourist Guide Training for SAYO at John GHSS, Viswema on 6th April, 2019.[/caption]
Dimapur, April 7 (EMN): To improve tourism and help promote entrepreneurs in eco-tourism sector as tour guides, a two-day training for the youth of Southern Angami area was held on April 5 and 6 at John Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema. A host of experts in the field of tourism, art and culture, bio resource experts imparted training to the youth.
The training was initiated by the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) in collaboration with Tourism department. Southern Angami area, being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state with Dzükou valley and Kisama, the training was organised to enhance and boost tourism and also to assist and provide better services to the tourists.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director of Tourism, V Doulo, highlighted on the tourism prospects and initiatives undertaken by the government to promote tourism in the state. He encouraged the trainees to ‘learn and have an in-depth knowledge about one’s resources, culture which will further fuel interest to preserve and promote tourism.’ He also stressed on the need for complete ban on hunting and the need to be vigilant about bio-resource theft.
Retired director of Art and Culture, Vilalhou Noudi, imparted knowledge on traditional motifs and arts, their symbolic representation and significance such as the Mithun head- on village gates and house fronts signifying wealth and prosperity, human head - power and prosperity, hornbill- bravery and success in warfare and other activities, tiger- great spirit and ability, moon- represented by circles of black and white signifying time, season and security.
Butterfly specialist, Thetsolo Naro, enlightened the trainees on the emerging trends in Lepidoptrology (study of butterfly). Naro has been researching on butterflies of Naga Hills since 2011 and has recorded 250 species of butterflies till date. She added that the presence of butterflies in Kohima such as Bhutan Glory, Great Spotted Blue, Naga Sapphire, Blue Duke, French Duke etc could promote butterfly watching in the area.
Participants were imparted training on ‘Tourism and guiding etiquettes’ by resource person Veteu Koza, ‘Techniques of tour guiding, handling guest properly’ by Kejaroko Pieru, ‘Tourism and environment- Preservation and sustainability’ by Dr. Akho Yhokha, ‘Waste management’ by Thangi Manen, ‘Career prospect as tourist guide’ by Rohan Abraham, ‘Destinations in Nagaland’ by David Solo. Practical sessions were led by Nyuretho and Moa Sangtam.
