A first ever Tiger Fest was organized at the historic city of Tezpur on the occasion of Earth Day today under the aegis of the Kids For Tigers programme, a Sanctuary Asia Aircel Save Our Tigers initiative for school students. Padmashri Jadav Payeng, the Forest Man of India, was the Chief Guest at the programme held at the Tezpur Collegiate H.S. School. Hundreds of students and teachers from most city schools participated in the various activities and interacted with the team of eminent naturalists including environment journalist Jitu Kalita, and Green Guard members including Secy Gen and KFT Assam Coordinator Raj Phukan, Asst. Gen Secy Ranjan Barthakur, Tiger Defender Dulu Bora, Debajit Kalita, Hitjyoti Sharma and KFT Tezpur coordinators Paridhi Brahma and Abinash Handique. Undeterred by incessant rains throughout the morning, the enthusiastic students participated in various activities like on-the-spot art competition, face painting, poster making, mask making, poetry, drama, signature campaign and photo exhibition. Tezpur Tiger Ambassador Kristy Deka shared her experience of participating at the National Camp at Pench Tiger Reserve. The Forest Man of India Jadav Payeng called upon the students to face up to the challenges brought about by climate change and urged them to plant trees and nurture them. He also gave away trophies and free Sanctuary Cub subscriptions to the winners of the competitive events. Green Guard Nature Organization is the local partner implementing the Kids For Tigers programme at Guwahati and Tezpur.
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