PASIGHAT, Mar 25: Presenting an immersive cultural experience , the 3rd edition of the two-day Bharat Lok Sangeet – Arunachal Pradesh Utsav, at Siang festival ground near Raneghat, organized by the Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the East Siang District Administration, commenced today in Pasighat with vibrant colorful, rhythmic performances, and a grand celebration of India’s cultural richness and in inspiring a deeper appreciation of our rich culture and heritage and also promote economic activities for the people through sustainable.
Held under the aegis of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the two-day festival (March 25–26) brings together a blend of indigenous traditions and classical art forms. The event showcases the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh alongside captivating performances by folk artists from across the country.
The festival aims to promote cultural harmony and national integration by providing a platform for artists to share their traditions, stories, and artistic expressions. From mesmerizing folk dances to soulful musical performances, the event offers audiences an immersive cultural experience, reflecting the true spirit of India’s unity in diversity.
Inaugurating the event, Advisor to Minister of Education and Home, Muchu Mithi emphasized the importance of holding onto our traditional heritage and art forms specially in context of today’s time and age. He said that that the customs, art forms, and cultural expressions nurtured and passed down through generations form the essence of identity and a deep source of cultural pride that need to be passed down to future generations.
Secretary, Tourism, GoAP, Ranphoa Ngowa , also highlighted that role of the Utsav in encouraging folk artistes and also creating opportunities for sustainable and cultural tourism in Arunachal Pradesh. Director Tourism, R. Rakshap , Deputy Director, Tourism Bengia Manna Sonam, District Tourism Officer Leena Perme were the key tourism officials present on the occasion.
The utsav featured folk dances of various tribes -Adi, Puroik, Lisu, Ollo,Bugun Drummer team from Tirap, and the Garba dance of Gujarat, Veerabhadra Kunitha from Karnatak with the programme closing with an immersive performance by Dr. Delong Padung & Band. DIPRO