ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have conveyed festival greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Mopin. 
In a message Parnaik wished that the festivity heralds happiness, contentment, prosperity and bumper harvest for all. On this joyous occasion, I join my Galo brethren in offering prayers to Almighty Donyi-Polo and Ane Mopin to bless each one of us with their choicest blessings, the Governor said.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has extended his best wishes and greetings on the auspicious occasion of Mopin, the grandest festival of the Galo community.
“The festival of white is here, a symbol of purity, peace and prosperity. I pray Ane Mopin to send her choicest blessings on all sentient beings and believe that this year will usher a new phase of development and good health for our state,” he said in a message this evening.
Khandu, who will be joining the celebrations at Daporijo lauded the Galo community for celebrating the festival every year strictly adhering to its traditional rituals. He reiterated his belief that indigenous festivals are one of the best medium to be rooted to the rich cultural tradition of the state’s tribal communities. 
“Mopin is a time to soak into the majestic aura of the Galo people. Filled with joy, togetherness and mystic rituals, I always look forward to celebrate it. Let’s all join in this Mopin setting aside our differences and adorn the white!” he added.

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