ITANAGAR, Jan 31: Governor Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have greeted the people of the state on the  occasion of Reh festival, the most important festival of the Idu-Mishmi community of Arunachal Pradesh. 
In his message, the Governor said the Idu -Mishmi Tribe is one of the most culturally rich tribes of Arunachal Pradesh terming their age-old traditions and ethnicity as unique and extraordinary. 
On this sacred occasion, I join my Idu Mishmi people in offering prayers to Divine Mother ‘Nanyi Inyitaya’ to evoke her choicest blessings, the Governor said in his message.
In a message here this evening, CM Khandu prayed divine mother ‘Nanyi Inyitaya’ to shower her choicest blessings on the people and the land for good health and prosperity. The six-day festival begins Monday.
“Reh symbolises the essence of the Idu-Mishmi community and it’s praiseworthy that they celebrate it with great pomp and traditional fervor every year.  Our indigenous festivals are our identity and the connect to our roots,” he said.

Khandu emphasized on preservation of indigenous culture and expressed optimism that celebration of festivals like Reh is one way of doing so.
“Meanwhile, we shouldn’t forget that the fight against COVID-19 is not yet over and we should still adhere to all the safety protocols. May this Reh further our resolve to peace, harmony and prosperity and ward away the pandemic once and forever,” Khandu added.

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