Dibrugarh, April 11: Arunachal Pradesh home minister Mama Natung on Friday called upon the younger generation of the state to follow their rich culture and unique customs.
The minister made his appeal while speaking as the chief guest of the Pongtu Kuh festival organised at the Pongtu ground in Changlang of Arunachal Pradesh.
While mentioning the rich ethnicity, culture, and tradition of various ethnic groups of the state, Natung stated that it is very necessary to preserve the rich ethnicity of Arunachal Pradesh.
In a significant statement, the home minister allayed all misgivings related to the government’s move to frame rules under the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, following an order issued by the Gauhati High Court.
Natung came down heavily on certain quarters who, according to him, were trying to create misbeliefs and confusion among the society of the state.
He assured that the government, both at the centre and the state, will never take any such step which is detrimental to society.
The minister also assured the setting up of a modern fire station and women’s police station in Changlang in days to come.
In his speech as the guest of honour, Arunachal Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao spoke on the dual initiative of the centre and the state government to build up modern infrastructure like roads, railways and airport for the state, which, according to him, remained a neglected part of the country before the Modi government came to power.
While delivering his welcome address, Arunachal Assembly speaker Tesam Pongte welcomed all present at the festival venue and wished a happy Pongtu Kuh for all.
Pongtu Kuh is the traditional festival of the Tutsa community of Arunachal Pradesh during which people from the community offer prayers to their deities and forefathers for a good agri season and good health of their near and dear ones.
The “Pongtu Kuh” festival is an integral part of the socio-cultural life of the Tutsa, which is celebrated every year in April to get blessings for the tender millet plants in the Jhoom field.
One of the major festivals of the Tutsa tribe is Pongtu, which is celebrated every year on the 11th of April. Pongtu is an important and oldest agricultural festival celebrated by the Tutsas on the eve of the rainy season.
The festival witnessed various cultural performances from different groups in their community.
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