Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today termed festivals as assets for a society which not only provides a platform for interaction and merry making but also to learn one's tradition and culture.
Participating in the Mopin festival, the agriculture-based festival of the Galo tribe at Mopin-Solung ground here, Tuki appealed people not just to preserve the tradition but also to promote it as a part of cultural tourism for the state.
Citing the Tawang festival, Siang River festival and Pangsau Pass festival, Tuki said if festivals are linked with tourism, it will be highly beneficial for the state.
He also announced that the government will formulate a policy in this regard.
He also advocated for giving due recognition to indigenous priest, who he said, were crucial for performing the festival celebration in traditional manner.
Tuki also said to draw out plans to provide incentives to the priest by the state government.
Responding to a memorandum, the chief minister announced sanctioning of Rs 5 crore for establishment of infrastructure at the festival ground.
Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Padi Richo urged the youths to retain the age old cultural and traditional practices and wished all a prosperous Mopin.
The festival was organized by the Mopin Festival Celebration Committee Itanagar (MFCCI) where several hundred people from all walks of life participated in their best traditional attire.
The unique feature of this year celebration was the involvement of 'Magbos' (son-in-law) from other tribes which stood at a total of 250 as per the records of registration done by the MFCCI.
