Our Correspondent Kohima | November 30 The Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCCI) today announced that the annual Hornbill Night Carnival in Kohima will commence from December 1 till 10 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily as part of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland. The objective of the carnival is to promote young upcoming local entrepreneurs comprising mostly educated unemployed youth. The Carnival will also host good numbers of participants representing different SHGs, NGOs, churches, colleges and similar institutes, selling wares ranging from toys, party pieces, handlooms, handicraft and varieties of local products seeking to raise funds. Food stalls will also be there. A good number of participants are beneficiaries being promoted by organizations like YouthNet, Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) etc. The KCCI made a fervent appeal to the general public to come, witness, participate and do shopping from local entrepreneurs, which will greatly boost and encourage them. The KCCI also requested both the vendors and revelers to adhere to the district administration notice to make the area plastic free zone or usage of plastic which is 40 microns and above. The night carnival will be launched by KCCI former president Khriehuzo Lohe at Old MLA Hostel Junction at 6:00 PM. KCCI president Jabou Sekhose said that it has already requested he concerned authority to keep the ATM open during the time of night carnival and also requested to make available smaller denomination to facilitate better cash transaction. KCCI spokesperson Dr. Seyievilie Mor said that 140 stalls have been allotted for this night carnival. He said the other side of the initiation of the night carnival is to facilitate a peaceful night life to the citizens of Kohima and promote tourism. He also said that Latex Manufacturing Unit, Wokha will be promoting the products of rubber band, balloon and glove.
