As Nagaland prepares to celebrate the silver jubilee of the Hornbill Festival from December 1 to 10, 2024, at Kisama Heritage Village, the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve as Heritage Interpreters. This initiative aims to enrich the festival experience for visitors by providing insightful narratives about Nagaland’s diverse tribes, cultural motifs, folklore, and traditions.
Opportunity & Duration: Slots for 150 Heritage Interpreters, for a duration of 10 Days in 8 hour shifts per day.
Honorarium: A modest daily honorarium complemented by performance-based incentives, reflecting individual expertise and contributions.
Selection Criteria: Successful completion of free of cost physical Capacity Building Training Scheduled on 23rd Nov 2024.
Responsibilities: Lead informative tours at Kisama Heritage Village, War Memorial, and the State Museum, Articulate the significance of various tribal customs, motifs, songs, and folklore, Engage with tourists to enhance their understanding of Nagaland’s rich cultural heritage.
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Eligibility Criteria: Proficiency in English, Knowledge of Hindi or any foreign language is advantageous, Background in History or a demonstrated interest in Nagaland’s history and culture is advantageous but not mandatory, Excellent communication skill or story telling skills or oratory skills, Recent graduates or current college students of any stream or persons with skill in foreign languages or Graduates/Students of Tourism and Culture or existing tour guides are encouraged to apply.
Benefits: Comprehensive training on Nagaland’s cultural heritage, Competitive remuneration for services rendered during the festival, Opportunity to gain experience in cultural tourism and public engagement.
Application Process: Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications through WhatApp 6909797811/8414903666. Applications should have single page basic resume (Name, Age, Year of Graduation or current Semester, College & Course Details, Reference, Languages known) with a brief statement of interest & abilities as an orator.
Application Deadline: 22nd November 2024
Training Dates: 23rd November 2024.
The training programme is open to all and existing tour guides and other aspiring tour guides can attend the trainings.
Join us in making the 25th Hornbill Festival a memorable experience for all attendees by sharing the vibrant culture of Nagaland with the world.
For further information, contact: 6909797811/8414903666
