Workshop on documenting folk information, cultural theft

Dimapur, Dec. 15 (EMN): Phek Government College in collaboration with Barkweaver Publication, Norway conducted a one day workshop on the theme, “Documenting folk information, cultural theft and creative writing” on Dec. 13. Dr. Easterine Kire, eminent novelist, poet and a winner of this year’s Tata Literature Live award was the resource person.
In the first session, Kire highlighted the need to create awareness on cultural thefts by outsiders. She also encouraged and challenged the faculty and students to start a movement where one could preserve and safeguard the rich culture and tradition by patenting. She also said “we ought to be responsible and protective of our flora, fauna and culture.”
She also laid emphasis on the importance of collaboration with other researchers or writers if the need for sharing such information arises.
In the second session, she gave a lecture on ‘folk documenting’ and shared valuable tips to document such information. She further elaborated on creative writing and gave the insight of her writing habits and styles much to the delight of the keen and overjoyed audience.
Principal of the college, Dr. Vizovol Mekro welcomed and introduced the gathering while vice-principal, Besengulie Venuh proposed vote of thanks. The workshop concluded with interaction session.