25th Mar 2017 09:03:PM State
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

 

 

TAWANG, Mar 25:

MoS for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju stressed that development is needed but not at the cost of losing one’s culture. Addressing was addressing the mammoth gathering at parade ground here on the concluding day of the three-day mega cultural event Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, as chief guest today.

 

‘We are fortunate enough to still have our identity alive. Factors that affect the loss of culture and identity is to be pondered upon and we should strive towards instilling the same within our children,’ he said.

Expressing his gratefulness to the Centre for giving Arunachal Pradesh an opportunity to host the 5th edition of the cultural extravaganza, main objective of which is to preserve, promote and popularize the heritage, diversity and unity of Indian Culture and reconnect the new generation, Rijiju asked the participants from outside the state to share their experiences with their folks and thanked them for showcasing their rich and unique traditional art and theatre forms.

 Minister, Art & Culture, Dr. Mohesh Chai, also reiterated that the essential thrust of the festival is to bind the entire country in a single thread and to promote cultural inter-linkages amongst the people of North East.

Speaking during the occasion, Tawang MLA Tsering Tashi, said that such festival not only promote tourism but  also carry the message of brotherhood and promote unity.  He further extended his gratitude to the government for creating a platform where the spirit of heritage and diversity of incredible India is celebrated.

The festival which is further being extended to other North Eastern states will finally conclude on March 31 next.

The prestigious cultural confluence is being implemented through the seven zonal cultural centres and other cultural organizations under Ministry of Culture, Govt. Of India with the NEZCC, Dimapur has been entrusted with the responsibility as the nodal agency. 


Kenter Joya Riba

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