ITANAGAR, Jan 31: Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra Tuesday extended his warm greetings to the people of the state, particularly to the Idu Mishmi community, on the auspicious occasion of Reh.
The governor expressed his hope that this year’s Reh celebrations would evoke blessings of divine mother ‘Nanyi Inyitaya’ and further strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and social integration.
In his message to the people, Mishra said that Reh, one of the most important festivals of the Idu Mishmi community, reflects the vibrant and joyous traditions of the state.
“The diverse socio-cultural traditions of the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, their rituals, their synergy with the environment, and their unique dialects give strength to the social fabric of the state,” he said.
“In the backdrop of the attenuating influence of our tribal culture, it is important that our age-old traditional heritage is protected and preserved. I call upon every member of the Idu Mishmi community and also the members of other tribes as well to display the cohesive bonding of our folds by actively participating in Reh festival,” Mishra appealed.
On this auspicious occasion, I offer my prayers to ‘Nanyi Inyitaya’ to bless each one of us with her choicest blessings, the governor added in his message.
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