ITANAGAR, Nov 24:Governor BD Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have extended warm greetings to the people of the State on the festive occasion of ‘Chalo Loku’ celebrated by the Nocte tribe of Tirap district.

In his message, the Governor emphasized that the indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh need to preserve, nurture and promote their culture and heritage.

‘Festivals are an important heritage link for the communities and these festivities enhance their wellbeing and emotional cohesion. It also increase self-esteem, cultural confidence, develop initiative, leadership and collective opportunity for fulfilling community needs and materializing their aspirations,’ he added.

Joining the Nocte community, who celebrate the festival annually, Chief Minister Pema Khandu hoped for a bumper harvest and well being of all.

“Chalo Loku symbolizes end of the harvest season and beginning of a new agricultural cycle upon which our lives depend. I join my Nocte brothers and sisters in celebrating this phase of the year of happiness and celebrations,” said Khandu in a message here this evening.

He reiterated that celebration of indigenous festivals like Chalo Loku is reenergizing the roots of the state’s rich cultural heritage.

“On this colourful celebration of Chalo Loku, I pray the Almighty for peace, prosperity and welfare of every individual of each community of Arunachal Pradesh. May Lord Rang shower his choicest blessings on our state,” Khandu added.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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