Morung Express News
Dimapur | April 18
On the occasion of World Heritage Day, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Dimapur Sub-Circle, organized a celebration programme at the monoliths Kachari ruins, Rajbari, the biggest historical site in Nagaland.
In the first session, conservation assistant, ASI, Gunangshu Kalita, who spoke on the importance of heritage, said cultural heritage plays an important role in human lives as it is what keeps them attached to their religion, tradition and beliefs.
The ASI official said the best way to preserve one’s cultural heritage is to share it with others and that it is also the responsibility of the present generation to keep intact the cultural heritage and history for the future generations so that the latter may have the opportunity to learn about the past and their own roots.
On the occasion, Kalita urged the gathering to redouble efforts in protecting and preserving the rich cultural heritage and historical sites and monuments.
Kalita further informed that alongside the World Heritage Day, ASI is also observing the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ or Clean India Mission fortnight (April 16-30) to create mass awareness on the importance of cleanliness and the need to keep heritage sites litter free.
Horticulture assistant, ASI, Nemjempong Echa, presented a brief history of the Rajbari ruins, the erstwhile capital of the Kachari kingdom.
President, Kachari Rajbari Protection Committee, B Thousen, also spoke on occasion.
ASI officials and school students carrying placards, which appealed for preservation and maintenance of the heritage site, also organizes a Heritage Walk around the ruins of the Rajbari Fort.
In the second session, the students took part in a drawing competition with protection and conservation of heritage as the theme.
