ITANAGAR, Nov 30:The three-day long maiden Arunachal Literature Festival 2018, participated by 54 eminent writers, poets, authors and publishers from foreign, inland and budding writers from Arunachal concluded with promises to promote regional literature and greater platforms for emerging local poets and writers at D.K. Convention Centre here today. 
Attending the concluding ceremony as chief guest, Gen. JJ Singh (rtd.) and former Governor of the State said the maiden event should help litterateurs of the state to grow from strength to strength in the years to come. He was impressed by the participation of many students on whose shoulders task of movement lies. Terming his arrival as home coming, he said that development is going on at speedy pace in this region and he was elated that the hall that was in design and drawing stage during his time has blossomed into a full fledged centre now. The guest of honour and worldwide acclaimed British writer Mark Tully said that he was overwhelmed by the fascinating literature and culture and termed it as motivating and unifying factor for budding writers to carve a niche for themselves in the literary world. The discussions in the event should come handy to draw and formulate plans for the future. He also had close interaction with writer Moji Riba, Associate Professor RGU and Director CCRD on key issues on freedom of speech, role of television and newspapers and interface with the people of North East.    In his key note address, noted writer Y.D. Thongchi, Sahitya Sabha Awardee and President of Arunachal Literature Society, said that there has been a drought in literary activities from 1970 for more than a decade barring a few writers in Assamese in NEFA days. The interest shown by the present government and awareness campaign launched by the APLS has been instrumental to bring about this first ever festival and appealed to one and all to bear with lacunae that might have cropped up in organising it. 
Briefing about the three day long activities, Special Secretary, IPR, Himangshu Gupta said that enriching technical sessions on wide range of subjects has exposed emerging literary trends in this region to make it a national movement in the long run. Director IPR Obang Tayeng expressed his gratitude to one and all, particularly APLS president Thongchi and Mamang Dai for associating with the department right from the beginning for making the festival a successful one.    

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