PASIGHAT, Feb 24:

 

 Inspired by the nature and culturally rich Adi and Mishing tribes, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today commended both communities for their hospitality, unique songs and dance and handicrafts. He was taking part as chief guest in the three day mega Ali Aye Ligang festival being celebrated jointly by Adi and Mishing communities at Bakkul under Mebo subdivision in East Siang district.

 

Addressing a mammoth gathering, CM Sonowal while praying the almighty that the festivity may bring unity, peace, progress and prosperity to all, stated that people should not only enjoy the joy of Ligang but should celebrate it in its true spirit which is the root of prosperity, abundance and wellbeing of mankind. He appealed the Mishing community to preserve own culture in its truest form and urged them to prevent its dilution from the onslaught of modernity.

 

‘Ali Aye Ligang is a festival of Mishing community associated with agriculture and such celebration would strengthen the relations between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh,’ he asserted. He appealed to continue to observe such local festivals with true spirit to keep alive and to transfer this legacy to the younger generations, which we have inherited from the forefathers. Sonowal categorically called upon the young minds to uphold the rich entity of the diverse communities of the state and spread the love and brotherhood for peaceful co-existence of all communities in serene Arunachal Pradesh.  He appreciated Mebo MLA cum Patron Lombo Tayeng in particular and the people of Mebo as a whole for organizing Ali Aye Ligang in a befitting manner.

 

Impressed with the beauty of Arunachal Pradesh, Sonowal said that noted singer late Bhupen Hazarika has beautifully described in his famous songs.

 

Observing that large areas in the state are untapped from the tourism point of view, he said ‘If indigenous festivals are linked with tourism, it will be highly beneficial for the state.’

 

Emphasizing on preservation of natural wealth, the CM said, we must protect healthy democracy but should not disturb natural assets in the name of development. He extended his thanks to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and MoS Home Kiren Rijiju for their special attention and emphasis given towards faster development of North East Region in education, health and connectivity. Giving a clarion call, Sonowal appealed all to join hands in the mission to make NER corruption free, pollution free and terrorism free.

 

The Assam Chief Minister today inaugurated the Conglomeration Pillar of Adi-Mishing on the auspicious occasion.

 

56 Infantry Division, GOC, Likabali, Major General Bhaskar Kalita graced the occasion as Special Invitee. CEM of Mishing Autonomous Council Paramananda Chayengia, MP Pradan Baruah, Cultural affairs minister Naba Kumar Doley, MLA Rituparna Baruah, MLA Bhuban Pegu, MLA Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Ranuj Pegu, CE (MAC) Raju Medok, Chief of Sonowal Autonomous Council Sonowal Kachari from Assam attended the program.

 

Parliamentary Secretaries, GoAP, Er. Tatung Jamoh, Kento Rina, Kaling Moyong, Gum Tayeng, Olom Panyang, DC Tamiyo Tatak, SP Prashant Gautam, Adv Tonning Pertin and Bodong Yirang, President and Secretary General of ABK (Apex) respectively, PMC Chief Councilor, BJP District President Tamat Jonnam among others participated in the celebration.

 

A gala cultural event is being arranged from February 23-25 in the festival ground where Mising and Adi communities from Assam and Arunachal are performing traditional songs and dances to enthrall audiences. Number of food and handicrafts stalls are also pulling crowds

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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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