ITANAGAR, Sep 9: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have greeted the people on the occasion of the Pham Kho Sowai festival celebrated by the Bugun community of Singchung valley in West Kameng district on September 10.
In his message, the Governor said that the celebration of festivals showcases the essence of societies and the emotions of the communities. People of Arunachal Pradesh belong to the agrarian fold and accordingly they link their festivals to different stages of agricultural practices. In this tradition Pham Kho Sowai Festival is related to harvesting of crops. I am sanguine that the festival will continue to act as a medium through which the heritage assets of the tribe would prosper, he said.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu in his message said “Pham Kho Sowai, meaning ‘Mountains’ and ‘Rivers’, is one of the most colourful festivals of Arunachal Pradesh. I join my Bugun brothers and sisters in praying to Mother Nature for a prosperous and healthy life ahead for all.”
Khandu further said that celebration of Pham Kho Sowai is a gentle reminder to mankind on the significance of the mountains, rivers, forests and wildlife in maintaining earth’s ecological balance and sustenance as well as survival of humans.
Taking the opportune moment, the Chief Minister reiterated his call for preservation of native languages of the state.
“The Bugun language is considered one of most vulnerable languages in the world, on the verge of extinction. I appeal to the elders as well as today’s generation of the Bugun community to teach and learn their native language so that it is preserved for posterity. Our language is our identity. Let’s save it by learning and using it in our daily life,” Khandu urged and expressed optimism that Pham Kho Sowai, celebrated every year, will be a major inspiration for the youths in this direction. Raj Bhawan PR/ CMO

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