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"Between the immaculate trash-free streets and lush backdrop of paddy fields
and dense forests, Khonoma, a picturesque village in northeast India at an
altitude of 5,300 feet, only gives a few clues to its bloodthirsty past.
The mountainous 700-year-old settlement in the state of Nagaland is legendary
for its fierce resistance during the British colonial period and for its
Indigenous Angami tribe’s age-old hunting practices.
But while skulls of slain animals still adorn the fronts of homes and the 19th
century warrior fort remains standing, these are mere historic relics for a
village that has become one of India’s most compelling, community-led
conservation projects.
“We have not forgotten the past,” gasps Vibu Iralu, a local guide, as he climbs
the steep stone steps of the fort. “And we have not forgotten our traditions.
But I think that is why our conservation plan in Khonoma has been a success.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
