ITANAGAR, Apr 24: Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Misha (Retd.) participated in the 18th Foundation Day of Arunachal Artistes’ Forum at DK Convention Hall today. The Governor felicitated the members of Arunachal Artistes’ Forum on the 18th Foundation Day of the Forum and also complimented the organising committee for conducting the five-day cultural extravaganza. He also congratulated the awardees and wished that they will inspire the younger generation to follow them in their successful endeavour in the field of art and culture.
In his address, the Governor said that our folk songs are an important medium for continued existence of our local dialects. He urged upon the artistes and people to preserve, promote and popularise folk songs, dances, musics and dramas of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Governor presented the Life Time Achievement Awards to Bengia Tolum, President, NES and Moge Doji, whose award was received by Chairman, AAF. He also felicitated legendary and senior artists, including Guni Pertin, Jomnya Siram, Nakeng Perme, former minister late Tadar Tang, whose award was received by his wife Smt Tadar Yadir, former minister Thajom Aboh, whose award was received by his daughter, Biki Pera Tok,  Gyati Anda, Nabam Tati, Pebi Ado Bamang, Chief Information Commission Rinchin Dorjee, Er. Rokom Bado, Sokhep Kri, Takio Soki and Toko Yalam Gem.
The First Lady of the State Smt Neelam Misra presented the Appreciation Award in Film category to Film Makers DK Thungon, Hage D. Apa,  Nabam Sonil and Topun Rimo. He also felicitated budding artist John Paling.
Chairman, Arunachal Artistes Forum (AAF), Takam Dado Tallom and Senior Artist and Advisor, AAF, Taba Yal Nabam also spoke on the occasion. Folk dances depicting the cultural richness of Arunachal Pradesh was presented on the occasion.

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