SHILLONG: NESFAS and the Social Service Centre Shillong Archdiocese organised a Mei-Ramew Farmers’ market at Savio Hall in Laitumkhrah here on Thursday with an aim to promote generate awareness on indigenous food and its contribution to food sovereignty and nutrition. The stalls had food products, Mei-Ramew weaves and millet, among other things. The market showcased and sold food products brought in from seven villages whereby different farmer groups and individuals gained an opportunity to not only profit from sales but also share and exchange dialogue about the local variety of food products with the people of Shillong.
Emdor Khymdeit, a farmer from Khweng in Ri Bhoi said, “This is my first time selling food products from our village in an urban setting. It has been a great experience and I would like to take part in such events the next time.”
Matrisha Nongspung, a young farmer and teacher from Lamsain in East Khasi Hills, was excited. “I was also part of the last event, the Indigenous Food Fest, held recently at Savio Hall. I am glad that I received this opportunity because I could bring and sell the wild edibles that are abundantly found in our area, and these plants are not easily sold in the rural markets.”
There was also a NESFAS Kitchen that was handled by local young enthusiast cooks.
