Haofa Tangkhul Hui Recognized in Ukhrul

The Haofa Tangkhul Hui has been recognized in Ukhrul, a significant milestone for the community.

This recognition is a testament to the community's rich cultural heritage and traditions.

The Haofa Tangkhul Hui's unique customs and practices have been acknowledged by the people of Ukhrul, who have come to appreciate their distinct identity.

The community's efforts to preserve their traditions have paid off, and they are now being celebrated and recognized by their peers.

A team of animal scientists from the Central Agricultural University (CAU) is working to promote the Haofa Tangkhul Hui, an indigenous canine breed of the Ukhrul district.

The team, led by CAU's head of the department of animal sciences, Ranadhir Singh, recently visited Phungcham village to collect specimens of the breed.

Haofas are a very popular breed of dog in Manipur, originally in the Ukhrul region, and are known for their faithfulness and unique hunting skills.

The team hopes to register the breed at the national level and is approaching the authorities concerned soon.

Locals in Imphal call the dog Tangkhul Hui, and it was an indispensable company for a Tangkhul hunter in the earlier days, possessing great instincts for hunting.

A team of animal scientists from the Central Agricultural University (CAU) has been actively promoting the Haofa Tangkhul Hui, an indigenous canine breed from the Ukhrul district.

They have been collecting specimens of the breed, including in Phungcham village, to establish its uniform pattern and characteristics.

The team hopes to register the Haofa breed at the national level, which would help preserve its unique hunting skills and companionship abilities.

Ranadhir Singh, the head of the department of animal sciences at CAU, believes that the Haofa breed has immense potential to be promoted nationally.

The team's efforts are being led by Ranadhir Singh, who has been studying the Haofa breed for years and is confident in its unique features.

Locals in Imphal refer to the dog as the Tangkhul Hui, highlighting its importance in the community.

The Phungcham Haofa lovers association is also working to breed and rear more Haofas, while also popularizing the breed through events like the first Haofa festival held in December 2018.

The association has been successful in organizing the festival, which was attended by Manipur's veterinary & animal husbandry minister Khashim Vashum.

The festival showcased the breed's potential to enhance the rural economy, with the minister observing that Haofa breeding can be up.

The registration process for the Haofa breed is currently underway at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR), Haryana.

Professor Dr Th Ranadhir Singh is leading the registration process, which is expected to be completed soon.

The breed's unique hunting skills and companionship abilities make it an invaluable asset to the community.

The team's efforts are a crucial step in preserving the Haofa breed and its cultural significance in the Ukhrul district.

The statue unveiling ceremony was a significant event in Ukhrul, attended by hundreds of locals who came to witness the historic moment.

Minister Khashim Vashum unveiled the statue of Haofa̱ at Phungreitang, Ukhrul town, in the presence of several dignitaries.

DC Kengoo Zuringla, SP Ningshem Vashum, DFO Shanngam shaliwo, SDO Rohini Kumar, and DGM Akui L. Shimray were among those present at the ceremony.

The unveiling of the Haofa̱ statue marked a major milestone in the efforts to preserve the indigenous canine breed of the Tangkhul Naga.

The Assam Rifles have taken notice of the Haofa̱ breed and started ordering for procurement of the breed for their dog training Centre at Jorhat, Assam.

Ukhrul's Recognition of the Haofa Tangkhul Hui is a significant event in the region.

The historic Haofa statue was unveiled in Ukhrul town, featuring the indigenous canine breed of the Tangkhul Naga.

Hundreds of locals attended the unveiling ceremony, showing their admiration for the historic event.

The Haofa breed has gained popularity in the region, with many people interested in rearing them.

Even the Assam Rifles have started ordering the breed for their dog training Centre at Jorhat, Assam.

To preserve the breed and boost the local economy, the Haofa festival was organized for the first time in December 2022.

The festival was a collaboration between various local groups, including the Phungcham Haofa Lovers Association and the Phungcham Village Authority.