GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION PUBLIC RELATIONS & PRINTING
NAHARLAGUN

                                                                        Press Release Sl. No. 108

Naharlagun Feb. 17 - The 30th Oriah festival of the Wanchos was celebrated centrally at Longding with traditional fervor and gaiety. Speaking as the chief guest Civil Supply and Health Minister C C Singpho said that it was a wonderful opportunity for him to be able to see the colourful folk dances of the Wanchos and appreciated the Wanchos for successfully preserving their rich culture. He asked them to maintain unity and peace as without these no development is possible. In appreciation the minister donated Rs. 25,000/- to the committee. Participating in the celebration as guest of honour Phosum Khimhun, MLA while greeting the people said that he was deeply impressed by the rich culture of the Wanchos and asked them to leave no stone unturned to preserve their rich culture for posterity. He further said that religion and culture were two separate entities and asked them not to be confused. He also donated Rs. 10,000/0 to the Oriah committee. N. Tingkhatra, Environment and Forest Minister while addressing the gathering dwelt at length on the developmental aspects and asked the people to work hard to self reliant. Folk dances, community feast and display of log drum beatings were the main highlights of the day long celebrations. Later Singpho accompanied by Tingkhatra, MLAs, DC and SP inspected the ADC office and Community Health Centre at Longding. Discussions on preservation of culture and cultural programmes were organized as a part of the celebrations.


( Ms Deepali Dodum )
Press Relations Officer
Information Public Relations & Printing
Government of Arunachal Pradesh