Itanagar, Feb 13: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) extended warm greetings to the people of the State on the festive occasion of Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi, the annual ethno-cultural festival of the Singpho community. He expressed hope that the folk dance festival will promote socio-cultural growth of every community of the State.
In his message, the Governor said that Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi is rich in traditional expression and offers a window to ancient Singpho folklore. The rituals during the celebration have always helped in building warm social relationships and interaction, which leads to harmony and oneness amongst the people. I am sanguine that this festival will continue to facilitate in carrying forward the treasured age-old generation to generation handing over of the baton of cherished ethos and memorable good old glories of the land, he said.
May this festival of rituals and dances further strengthen the bond of relationship in the society and facilitate the preservation of our cultural heritage, the Governor wished in his message.