FP Solo addressing the 5th edition of annual Snail & Trout Festival of Poilwa village on April 26. (DIPR Photo)
Peren, April 26 (MExN): The 5th edition of annual Snail & Trout Festival of Poilwa village was graced by RTD Principal Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, FP Solo as special guest on April 26. A DIPR report stated that the festival was held under the aegis of MT Rhododendron Adventure Club Poilwa village (MRACP).
In his address, Solo said that the Snail and Trout Festival may not be a traditional or normal festival but it is good to organise non-traditional festival. “Snails & Trout are our popular traditional food items. They may not be popular with youngster who lives in town and cities but it is a special delicacy for older people,” he added.
Solo observed that “Zeliangs are different in many ways and easy to identify because of its uniqueness and encouraged the gathering to preserve our identity and proclaim the identity proudly to the world.” He also urged the village council to make some realistic master plan for development of tourism industry in the village. Asserting that concern citizen should aim of making Poilwa village into a model tourist village, he encouraged the villagers to approach the Tourism department for technical help and support.
He urged the educated young boys and girls to cultivate the habit of appearing various competitive exams. “If you work hard with total commitment, determination, dedication and passion everyone will achieve what we desired in life,” he added. “We cannot depend on our parents or others all of us need to do something to earn for our own livelihood therefore, one should not hesitate or be ashamed to grab any occupation or job for living,” he said.
Solo stressed on the importance of tourism and its viability to generate revenue for the population. While lauding the organisers he said that Poilwa village had huge potential to attract wider participation even in the days to come.
The inaugural programme was chaired by Egwetheulie while HK Nbung delivered the welcome address and Ngaukobe proposed the vote of thanks. Nkwetlie and Heusamcholie presented traditional folk song.
Highlights of the event were Snail Eating Competition, Hedip (Short jump), Cho-nsin (stone chess), Folk Song Competition, Poster Competition & Traditional Attire results.
Activities for the 2nd day on April 27 include Hezo-Nzo (hill race), Nature Walk, Snail Eating Competition, Tamnung (sling shot) Poster & Traditional display.
