Tzuzha Angling Festival hook many participants

Wokha, March 14 (MExN): For the first time in Nagaland, Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) successfully organized Tzuzha Angling Festival, at Doyang Wokha, on March 11-12 last. The event was organized with an intention to promote angling as an adventure sport at Doyang besides promoting eco-tourism.   Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, Robin Lotha who was the guest of honour of the inaugural programme kicked off the festival by declaring the spot as angling zone. Addressing a gathering of anglers from different parts of the country and people of surrounding villages, DC Wokha lauded the initiative of AAN stating that it would go a long way in educating the people.  

Parliamentary secretary for fisheries, printing and stationary Shetoyi Sumi who consented to be the chief guest of the festival expressed his regret for not being able to grace the occasion due to official engagements.  In his message, Shetoyi acknowledged the efforts of the association to introduce healthy practice of fishing to the people. He also assured to extend assistance for villagers to set-up angling zones in the area and through which, villagers could also earn income for their livelihood.   Derek D’souza, an internationally acclaimed angler who also participated in the festival conducted workshop for the anglers during the course of the event. He shared his experience with fellow anglers of the state and other states as well.   Also speaking at the inaugural programme of the festival, Chairman of Pangti Village Council was delighted to witness angling being introduced at Doyang. He assured cooperation towards promoting the activity in the area.   The inaugural programme was chaired by Mhonbemo Ngullie, AAN members and invoked by Bijamo Yanthan, Associate Pastor, Pangti Baptist Church. President AAN Issac Zhimomi delivered the welcome address while Phukato Sumi, general secretary AAN proposed the vote of thanks.   More than 100 anglers from Bangalore, Mysore, Kolkata, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Nagaland participated in the two-day event. More than 500 visitors including members of Nagaland Motorcycle Club were also recorded during the event.   Best Set-Up Angler was bagged by Kevin Yepthomi; Best Disciplined Angler was awarded to Merang Amri; Asang Jamir was adjudged angler with Best Set-Up Tackles.   In the Biggest Catch of Carp category, Pradip Gogoi of Assam Game Fishing Association won the first prize and followed by Mhonbemo Ngullie in the second place.   In the Biggest Catch of River Fish category, Toshi Jamir of Mokokchung won the first prize followed by Akavi Yepthomi in second place and Lhiche Mero in third place.   In Angling Photography event, Ricky Ozukum was placed first and Deep Sengupta (AGFA) was placed second.