Arunachal: 2-day cultural exchange program in Tawang witness scintillating dance and music performances
First Published: 29th May, 2023 20:35 IST
Many from other Northeastern states, 15 students from Bhubaneshwar, Odisha participated in the programme
The two-day cultural exchange programme organised by the Ministry of Culture Government of India in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government at Zemithang in Tawang to build unity among different ethnic communities concluded today.
In the cultural exchange programme, local and traditional folk dances, mask dances of Tawang were performed by folk artistes. Besides, local cuisines of Monpas of Tawang and the tradition of different ethnic tribals of the region were displayed during the event.
The programme started on Sunday and concluded today.
Many from other Northeastern states,15 students from Bhubaneshwar, Odisha along with officials from the Ministry of Culture led by its consultant Gauri Basu, members from NEZCC and officials from the directorate of Art And Culture Government of Arunachal Pradesh participated in the programme.
Speaking on the occasion Tawang Deputy Commissioner, Kesang Ngurup Damo informed that besides Bumla, Jhonga-tser, Sela Pass and Tawang monastery in Tawang, Zemithang area which is still unexplored by tourists and has so much potential for tourist attraction, so tourists visiting Tawang must visit these place, he said.
He also expressed his hope that in the near future under the vibrant village programme, Zemithang area will come up as an important tourist destination.
The local administration has started making action plans on possibilities and scopes in making Zemithang area vibrant and shall submit the same to the government for further consideration.
He said that to encourage tourist flow in the area administration will invite students and others from different parts of the country for Seema Darshan at Kenzamani and Hathongla borders.
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