The “Honey Hub” was inaugurated chairman of Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) Obed Quinker at Naga Kisama Heritage Village on December 1.
Inaugurating the honey hub, Quinker maintained that from far and wide, the honey of Nagaland was widely recognized, and commended the beekeepers and who rears for their dedications.
He also applauded the organizers and all stakeholders for transforming the honey hub into a reality, at the same time expressed hope that the honey hub would become the people’s narrative to the outside world and that the honey hub represented the people of Nagaland, making the Nagas known throughout the country.
The Honey Hub featured the sales and display of various honey types from Sixteen Village Beekeeping Committees across all districts. It also showcased apitherapy, honey treats, value-added honey and beeswax products, and included activities such as face painting.
The hub also showcased on Apitherapy where beekeepers in Nagaland have reported numerous cases of individuals experiencing minimal adverse effects, such as no fever, despite multiple bee stings. Notably, only two apitherapists, Lily Tep in Terogonyu village and pastor Wachu Kath in Kandinu village, Tseminyu block, offer apitherapy services.
It may be mentioned that the people of Nagaland are increasingly turning to apitherapy, seeking treatment for various ailments like cancer, arthritis, infertility, fever, jaundice, goitre, indigestion, gastritis, kidney problems, asthma, dry cough, sinus issues, eyes allergies, corns, toothaches, reptile bites, skin diseases, blood clots, and lesions.
The frequency of bee stings varies based on the disease stage, with a gradual reduction as treatment progresses. This centre attracts visitors from across Nagaland.
Honey was displayed in districts including Tseminyu, Kohima, Dimapur, Phek, Wokha, Zunhetoto, Kiphire and Longleng.
The “Bee Trails” aimed to immerse visitors in the captivating world of honeybees, enhancing awareness of their role in their lives for a broader audience during the annual Hornbill Festival and offered an off-grid experience at Thawuzu Bee Farm, Mima village, Kohima district, creating an engaging atmosphere for the younger generation to actively learn, appreciate, and conserve their abundant natural resources.