To revive the art of making handicrafts, the Department of Tribal Affairs organized a Chicken Coop Making Competition at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 4th December 2022. The event was sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

Eighteen (18) participants took part in the competition which witnessed weaving chicken coops with bamboo material, which is a basic and handy item used for storage in households. Nagas are good at making handicrafts but the knowledge and art are disappearing, especially among the younger generation. To revive the art, the organizers conducted the competition for the first time, and it plans to hold the event again next year during the Hornbill Festival.

Eunice Keppen, the only female participant in the competition won the first prize with a cash award of Rs. 15, 000, Kivihu Kinny was adjudged the second prize winner and got Rs. 10, 000, the third prize with a cash prize of Rs. 5000 was awarded to Mangkhohen. In the Best Chicken Coop Design category, Jill was adjudged as the winner.

(Mhonlumi, APRO & Nouneseno, IA)