Parliamentary secretary Yitachu (center) seen here with village elders at Lozaphuphu in Phek district.
Lozaphuhu (Phek dist) : Parliamentary Secretary for tourism, art & culture, law and justice Yitachu said that the ‘development of cultural tourism in the state is going on right track’ and called for more focus on eco-tourism. Speaking at the 18th cultural day celebrations at Lozaphuhu village near Phek, Yitachu impressed upon the need to preserve flora and fauna, which he said, in return, will invite more tourists to the state.
He also stressed on the urgent need for all responsible agencies to responsibly play their part towards the success of tourism industry in the state. ‘Tourism department can take care of infrastructural needs, but the forest department and the wild life will have to sing along,” he opined.
He said the scope for eco-tourism was enormous provided the masses understand the concept and thereby help towards conserving the fast depleting flora and fauna. Calling upon the village community to shelve the wrong notion of inviting guests for monetary benefits he said, ‘We should emulate the age old custom of inviting guest and use the same in all levels to bring about positive change.’
Terming the current trend as against the culture of the Nagas, he stated that unless measures were taken, it could leave behind a negative impact. On the programmes, he stated that the government has been working to revive the age old culture and traditions as practiced by fore fathers.
Highlights of the cultural day long programme included folk dance competitions, folk tune, traditional rice pounding and traditional cotton weaving.
He also stressed on the urgent need for all responsible agencies to responsibly play their part towards the success of tourism industry in the state. ‘Tourism department can take care of infrastructural needs, but the forest department and the wild life will have to sing along,” he opined.
He said the scope for eco-tourism was enormous provided the masses understand the concept and thereby help towards conserving the fast depleting flora and fauna. Calling upon the village community to shelve the wrong notion of inviting guests for monetary benefits he said, ‘We should emulate the age old custom of inviting guest and use the same in all levels to bring about positive change.’
Terming the current trend as against the culture of the Nagas, he stated that unless measures were taken, it could leave behind a negative impact. On the programmes, he stated that the government has been working to revive the age old culture and traditions as practiced by fore fathers.
Highlights of the cultural day long programme included folk dance competitions, folk tune, traditional rice pounding and traditional cotton weaving.
