KESA officials at the ‘Khuzama Farmers Market’ at Khuzama Village, Kohima on November 6.
Dimapur, November 6 (MExN): Showcasing local entrepreneurship, culture, and community spirit, the Khuzama Empowerment and Skill Advancement (KESA) started its second edition of the ‘Khuzama Farmers Market’ at Khuzama village, Kohima on November 6.
The second edition of the market featured a wider range of stalls; showcasing fresh organic produce, traditional crafts, modern handmade goods, floriculture products, homemade foods, and local enterprise innovations, stated a press release received here.
It stated that the event served as a meaningful platform for community members in promoting grassroots entrepreneurship and local skills, especially among the youth and women.
It further stated that the highlight of the market was the ongoing effort to preserve and share cultural identity.
At the same time, it stated that the village provided visitors with guided experiences of traditional architecture and community heritage and that the nature safari offered scenic explorations of the surrounding landscape.
Likewise, it claimed that these attractions drew both local and visiting participants, strengthening interest in culture-based eco-tourism in the region, broadening vision to foster sustainable livelihood opportunities, encourage skill development and support a resilient local economy.
It added that the Khuzama Farmers Market was expected to continue as an annual platform for community development in the lead-up to the Khuzama Baptist Church centenary celebration in 2030.
