Itanagar, Aug 12: Indian Army organised a grand cultural extravaganza in the run up to the Independence Day celebrations at Nafra in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district.
The mega event organized by a formation of Tezpur based Gajraj Corps on August 11, 2023 at the picturesque town Nafra in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the rich tapestry of India’s diverse heritage under the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’.
The event was organized to commemorate 76 glorious years of progressive India and its rich history, diverse population, magnificent cultures and great achievements as outreach program for our citizens residing in this remote locality of the Land of Rising Sun.
Maj Gen Neeraj Shukla presided over the occasion as the Chief Guest. Civil dignitaries from the district administration including Akriti Sagar, Deputy Commissioner, Bomdila, LW Bapu, APLS, Addl Deputy Commissioner, Nafra, Sudhanshu Dhama, SP Bomdila, and other members from the local administration attended the Independence Day Celebration.
The theme of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ was celebrated with a spectacular cultural show which was preceded by paying of tribute to nation’s Immortal Heroes.
The mega event mesmerized the massive gathering through the scintillating Bhangra and Gatka (Sikh Martial Arts) performed by the gallant Khalsas. The martial tunes through bagpipes, drums and immaculate marching by military band reverberated the air with patriotism and valour of the Indian Army and supreme sacrifices by our freedom fighters.
The people of Nafra also joined hands and performed the graceful ‘Sajolang Tribal Dance’ performed by the Miji community. Indian Army also set up a number of stalls for the welfare of local populace like Medical Camp and an Eye care initiative and exhibition by Zeiss India group of renowned ophthalmologists.
The Government of Arunachal Pradesh through district administration were also part of the event through the ‘Sarkar Aapke Dwar initiative. A Mini Marathon organised early in the morning saw an overwhelming participation by not only the youth but also elderly and women.
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