Sekrenyi mini Hornbill: Showcase platform and empowerment

Dimapur, Feb. 26 (EMN): The Sekrenyi mini Hornbill Festival is an instance of how the government wants to promote the local economy with business platforms that reflect cultural themes. The government of Nagaland had introduced the concept of ‘mini hornbill festival’ in the state to showcase not just the Naga people’s culture. It was also meant to be a ‘means to uplift the economy of the people by providing a platform for local entrepreneurs to sell and showcase their products,’ according to the DIPR. The DIPR highlight on Tuesday a few features of the Sekrenyi Mini Hornbill Festival. The mini hornbill festival has so far been successfully held in most of the districts and sub divisions in the state. It has ‘successfully helped promote numerous local entrepreneurs,’ the DIPR stated. In line with the objectives of the government, the Sekrenyi Mini Hornbill Festival provided a platform for many local entrepreneurs from Kohima district to showcase and sell their products. Numerous stalls were open during the Sekrenyi Mini Hornbill Festival at Kohima, all of which were selling indigenous products made by the locals themselves. One such stall was a weaving unit run by Khriezobeinuo. It showcased tribal shawls and coats, with prices ranging from INR 2000 to INR 5000. Other stalls included a wood craft stall run by villagers of Rusoma; a handloom and textile stall run by the weaving industry centre, Kohima PWD; and a basket weaving stall where villagers of Kijümetouma displayed the art of basket weaving to curious onlookers. Organic vegetables and fruits from Khonoma, Dzüleke, Jotsoma and Rusoma were also some of the items that were available at various stalls during the festival. Earlier, the stalls were inaugurated by Dr Kedo Punyü, president of the Angami Gazetted Officers Krotho.