Minister Along Recommends All To Visit Nagaland’s Famous Tuensang Market, And Here’s Why You Should

Trust Tourism & Higher Education Minister, Nagaland, Temjen Imna Along to always give the best food and travel recommendations on X (formerly Twitter). This time the minister shared enticing pictures of Nagaland’s Tuensang Market. Read on to know why he recommends us to visit this market.

Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Urges Tourists To Visit Tuensang Market

On Wednesday, Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along shared pictures of fresh fruits and veggies from Tuensang Market. In the pictures, you can spot ripe bananas, strikingly green beans, fresh guavas and the state’s native chillies. Produce which you may not find in the rest of India you can be assured you’d find it in Nagaland. Tuensang is the largest district of the state nestled in the eastern region.

Sitting amidst hills, Tuensang is known for its rich culture and heritage where several tribes co-exist here. Apart from its fresh produce, the district is popular for its handlooms, intricate jewellery and handicrafts. Tuensang Market holds a special place in the hearts of locals as one can shop for organic greens and even different varieties of mushrooms. What sets this market apart from the rest is the neatly stacked shelves with vendors explaining to locals and tourists about the produce. It’s like a humble shopping complex but for fruits and veggies.

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This Market Encourages You To Bring Your Own Bag

From Elephant Ear Fig to Nagaland walnuts, the state’s local produce is sold in a hygienic and welcoming manner. Moreover, the market has a Bring Your Bag concept. Where the shop doesn’t offer any type of bags including paper bags to carry your veggies. Instead, tourists and locals are encouraged to bring their bags to shop at Tuensang Market. This initiative stresses the contributions of individuals in carrying forward sustainable lifestyles. This market supports urban street vendors in the district.

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So, the next time you visit Nagaland, don’t forget to shop for fresh local veggies and fruits from Tuensang Market. Bring your own bag of course!

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