Jemeithang, May  29:  A cultural exchange programme was conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (May 28-29) under the programme 'explore culture,cuisine,heritage and art of the vibrant villages of India' at Jemeithang.
15 students from Bhubaneshwar, Orissa alongwith officials from Ministry of Culture led by its consultant Gauri Basu, members from NEZCC and officials from Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Arunachal Pradesh participated in the programme.
Speaking on the occassion, Deputy Commissioner,Tawang, Kesang Ngurup Damo, informed about the recent meeting of Deputy Commissioners of 19 border districts of Arunachal Pradesh on vibrant village programme at New Delhi with higher authorities. He further informed that till April this year 67,000 tourists visited Tawang, but the tourists visiting Tawang have only four places to visit in their itinerary i.e, Bumla, jJhonga-tser, Sela pass 
and Tawang monastery, whereas Jemeithang area which is still unexplored and has so much potential is left out. "Namka-chhu the place where first bullets of 1962 war were fired, Kenzamani and holy tree from where Dalai Lama entered India in 1959, the 12th century old Gorzam stupa, so many beautiful natural waterfalls, the centuries old shrines are all in Jemeithang area, tourists visiting Tawang must visit these places," he said.
He expressed hope that in near future under the vibrant village programme, Jemeithang area will come up as an important tourist destination. 
The local administration has started making action plan on possibilities and scope in making Jemeithang area vibrant and shall submit the same to the government for further consideration. He said that, to encourage tourist flow in the area administration will invite students and others  from different parts of the country for Seema Darshan at Kenzamani and Hathongla borders.
Consultant, Ministry of Culture, Gauri Basu, informed that Jemeithang is the sixth village in Arunachal Pradesh they are visiting under this programme. She lauded the excellent coordination between army and civil administration in organising such programme in the border area of Tawang district. She also appreciated the artists from Indian army participating in the cultural exchange programme calling it "real music coming from the hearts of those who are responsible for securing us". 
She further said that there is atmosphere of spirituality in Jemeithang, which touches you. 

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