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Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon giving a prize to a winner. (EM Images)[/caption]
Wokha, July 21 (EMN): District Anglers’ Wokha Nagaland (DAWN) organised the first promotional local angling competition at Tsumang Lake, Wokha on July 21on the theme “Initiating Avocation.” Altogether 122 local anglers participates in the event.
The Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon (IAS), who graced the prize distribution event, highlighted on the importance of preservation and promotion of indigenous products.
While reminding the gathering that angling is an old practice, where hunting and fishing is a way for survival since time immemorial, the DC however, expressed dismay on how the traditional way of fishing was replaced by the destructive use of dynamites and chemical; rather he encouraged the people to take up ‘angling need to be taken up a sport with a cost’. He expressed on how Wokha being blessed with all natural beauty and resources can help set up and attract eco-tourism.
He congratulates the DAWN for promoting and educating the people in preserving endangered species as well as for the successful organising of the event; he encouraged the participants to lead a role in traditional fishing.
Short speech was also delivered by Mhonbemo vice president Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) and Dr Mhonchan Shitiri project director ATMA Wokha district.
The programme for the prize distribution was chaired by Khyolamo Lotha event organising secretary DAWN while welcome note was address by KN Mhonthung Lotha president DAWN.
Earlier the dedication of the event was invoked by Chumben Murry Youth Director WTBC.
Ekyimo Erui, a 69 year old from Wokha Village, was the oldest angler and bagged a cash prize and certificate, while the lucky angler was received by Simon Kikon.