Society in Kohima conducts training on weaving and bamboo crafts

Dimapur, Oct. 5 (EMN): Lidi Krou Society (LKS) in Kohima conducted a one-day training on traditional weaving and bamboo crafts for young girls and boys at Melody Hill, P Khel in Kohima village on October 5.

An update from the society informed that Lidi Krou Society comprised of like-minded women from different khels (sectors) of Kohima village. LKS initiated the hands-on training for boys and girls as most of the younger generations lack knowledge on traditional ways of weaving and bamboo crafts, the LKS Kohima imparted hands-on training to the boys and girls.

It stated that around 15 children were trained in weaving and bamboo craft.

Addressing the inaugural session, chairman of Kohima Village Council, Helievio Solo, while stressing on preservation of traditional practices, stated that the importance of programmes such as this cannot be emphasised enough.

Lauding the LKS members for taking the initiative to pass on the traditional practices to the younger generation, he stated that handicrafts and attires depict the group of people they belonged to.

“This society is undertaking a very big task for the welfare of our people,” he said, adding that such a programme is the only way which would help pass on the traditional knowledge to the future generations.

Chaired by Khriezohunuo Sote, the programme commenced with a prayer by Vilazonuo Rutsa, while Neizoviü Sekhose delivered the welcome address and the vote of thanks was delivered by Kelhoulenuo Keyho.