NAHARLAGUN, Feb 19:  President, Arunachal Publishers and Broadcasters Guild (AP&BG), Chopa Cheda on Friday called for discouraging pre and post Nyokum celebrations that too without performing any rituals by priests, saying that such practice will misguide the next generation.
Attending a pre-Nyokum festival celebration at Helipad ground near here, Cheda said that the pre-Nyokum celebration is setting a wrong trend. However, he added that, even if it's celebrated, it should follow the age-old rituals and customs.  
“Celebrating Nyokum in the state without a priest is not exactly how it should be," he said urging the Central Nyokum Yullo Celebration Committee (CNYCC) and Nyishi Festival Council (NFC) to take initiatives so that no Nyokum is celebrated without a priest. Calling for fair pricing in the festival grounds, Cheda said that the organizing committee should also ensure to set a minimal price of foods and drinks being sold in the stalls during celebrations to encourage more participation from other tribes of the state.
“Our people should learn from other communities to preserve the essence of celebrating the festivals. Avoid making the festival as a business rather make it so affordable that people from other communities enjoy it with traditional flavour,” he added.   Cheda also inaugurated the local food stalls and volleyball matches on the occasion. Social worker Dobing Sonam, who attended the function as Guest of Honour, exhorted the people to preserve and promote tribal festivals.
Meanwhile, Pre-Nyokum Yullo Celebration Committee Chairman Kipa Simi informed that this is the second celebration being organized by the committee.
He also informed that cultural events such as football and volleyball and sports activities have also been planned for the extravaganza.

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