TAWANG, Nov 25: In keeping with the sentiments of the local population of Tawang a multi cultural social event in form of “Maitree Diwas” is being jointly hosted by the local civil administration and the Tawang Military Garrison. The event is being held on November  28-29 and it aims at celebrating the strong sprit of friendship and bonhomie that exists between the locals and the Indian Army. This shall be the 10th Maitree Diwas since its commencement on the initiative of visionary leader late Dorjee Khandu in 2004. The event was discontinued briefly after his sad demise in an unfortunate helicopter accident in 2011 and has been revived yet again last year under the patronship of his son, Pema Khandu the present CM of Arunachal Pradesh. The event is likely to witness heavy footfalls as it has already drawn wide spread attention and interest of the locals.
As a run up to the  Tawang Maitree Diwas  competitions like Painting and Essay Writing on  ‘Indian Army -  Our Saviour’ & ‘Civil Military Friendship’ was organised by Tawang Brigade and Civil Administration for 350 students of 20 schools of Tawang today.   The two day event shall include the military exhibiting its prowess by conducting Helicopter Flypast, Slithering by Army Commandos and Weapon Display as part of ‘Know Your Army’. Mass Band Display and numerous other events showcasing the vibrant culture of the region and the country too are planned. Numerous Kiosks are being set up to provide information regarding enrolment into the Army and other government jobs beside publicising about the numerous welfare schemes currently in vogue for the countrymen residing in the remote areas.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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