ITANAGAR, Apr 24: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have conveyed their greetings on occasion of Moh Mol and Gumkum-Gumka festivals, celebrated by the Tangsa and Puroik communities of the state respectively.
In his message, the Governor said that Moh-Mol, which is an agriculture related festival signifies the beginning of sowing season and showcases the traditional richness and culture of the Tangsa tribe who have creditably preserved their age-old customs and heritage.
“On this festive occasion, I join my Tangsa brethren in offering our prayers for bumper harvest, peace and amity. May ‘Nong Culture’ live long,” the Governor wished.
In a separate message conveying warm greetings to the people of the state, especially Puroik community on the festive occasion of Gumkum-Gumpa, the Governor said that this festival of the Puroik community is a celebration of progress which connects with the reunion and collective resettlement of the community in consonance with the march of time.
“May this festival of our Puroik brethren further strengthen the spirit of harmony, prosperity, and brotherhood in our society,” the Governor wished.
The CM  while conveying greetings for the Moh-Mol festival said “I wish my Tangsa brothers and sisters on the joyous occasion of Moh Mol that marks the end of sowing season and the end of toil and labour in the fields. I join you all on this joyous beginning of a fresh season and a time for merriment with great zeal and enthusiasm.”
He offered prayers for a prosperous harvest season, and for wealth and longevity of the community and also prayed for the departed souls as per tradition of Moh Mol and expressed gratitude to them for passing on the rich cultural heritage of the Tangsas to the next generation.
In another message, the Chief Minister congratulated members of the Puroik community for celebrating their most important festival – Gumkum-Gumpa-with fanfare since 1979 in the month of April every year that symbolically marked collective settlement of the community hitherto known for migrating from one place to other.

“On Gumkum Gumpa, I reassure that no matter how large or small a community is, the government will equally treat all and see to it that fruits of development is equitably distributed to each community, each tribe and each district,” Khandu added. PRO Raj Bhavan & CMO Press Release

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