To elevate HIV awareness in Nagaland, BZ Entertainment, a dynamic Drama and Film Society, is set to embark on an expansive 60-shows Street Play tour as they continue their second phase of street play tour. Collaborating with the Nagaland State Aids Control Society (NSACS), the initiative aims to enlighten communities across the state on HIV transmission, prevention, testing, and the imperative need to combat stigma and discrimination, informed a press release by the Society.

The Inaugural show ignited excitement in Dimapur on October 10 starting from Railway

Bazaar,Dimapur and followed by following locations like Notun Bosti near City Tower,Burma Camp

Bazaar, Purana Bazaar Junction, 4th Mile Bazaar Junction, Chumoukedima, Medziphema Town Friday Bazaar, Seluophe,Sovima & Ikishe Village Junction, Chumoukedima, Peace Camp near Dhansiripar CHC, KUHUBOTO Town Junction , 7th Mile Block-4, Chumoukedima Saturday Bazaar.

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“BZ Entertainment’s ambitious plan involves delivering 10 impactful Street Plays in each district, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging outreach. The carefully crafted Street Play/Drama weaves together essential facts about HIV, emphasizing its routes of transmission and the crucial role of testing,” stated the press release. Following each performance, the NSACS Mobile Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (MICTC) team will provide free blood tests for HIV and counseling services, delivering vital information and support to the audience.

To further empower the audience, BZ Entertainment is taking an extra step by pasting the District Programme Officer’s (DPO) contact details at every venue. This initiative enables attendees to inquire about their HIV status and seek further assistance.

“BZ Entertainment believes in the transformative power of art and culture to drive societal change, and this collaboration stands as a beacon of their commitment to using creative expression as a catalyst for positive transformation,” it added.