Dimapur, July 10 (EMN): For the first time, Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) and Southern Angami Students’ Union (SASU) organised a Southern Angami Dzükou expedition day at Dzükou Valley on July 9.
Speaking at the function, MLA of 14 Southern Angami-I and advisor of Technical Education and Election, Medo Yhokha, stated that viewing Dzükou Valley through the lens of its landscape alone was not enough today and pointed out that there were many important and relevant issues that need indepth retrospection. According to him, the greatest challenge and mission that lie ahead was to draw a roadmap on how the Southern Angamis could sustain the value of Dzükou.
He further challenged and called to ponder on how to patent the rights and ownership of Dzükou Valley.
Also speaking on the occasion, MLA of 15 Southern Angami-II and advisor of Youth and Sports Resources, Zale Neikha, stated that a programme of such kind has boosted the relation of all the Southern Angami villages. Terming the programme as a pioneering step, Neikha urged not only to confine within the region but also encouraged other tribes and groups to undertake such missions.
Neikha opined that unity and togetherness would yield blessings for the southern Angami people and further nurture in protecting and preserving Dzükou Valley.
Observing that flora in the valley was decreasing or not seen blooming in abundance during peak season unlike the past, he suggested to revive the aged-old techniques or explore other means in order to revive the flora species to its former state and add in promoting tourism.
In a speech, Kevipodi Sophie, president of Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO), spoke on how Dzükou Valley and Kezoltsa are common properties of the southern Angami as recognised by elders since time immemorial. He called the southern Angamis especially those directly and indirectly looking after Dzükou to be polite to outsiders as well as inculcate sense of conservation and responsibility to enhance economic prospects for the region.
Keneikrul Noswe, Forest ranger officer, also spoke during the programme.
Metekhrielie Mejura, president of Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO), observed that although the footfall of tourists or outsiders trekking to Dzükou has increased drastically, the custodians of Dzükou Valley (Southern Angamis) least visit the valley and experience its pristine beauty and values.
Describing the programme as a red letter day for bringing all frontal leaders and public of Southern Angami to Dzükou, he expressed optimism that it would ignite consciousness and re-invigorate concern for the valley.
During the programme, members of Southern Angami Culture Society (SACS) presented folk song and Seyiekolie Beio presented a song.
More than 250 people from Southern Angami villages and frontal organisations attended the programme.
