Tawang, Oct 3: The three-day long maiden Monpa Youth Educational Conference was inaugurated today at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall, Tawang, by Home Minister Mama Natung, Minister. The event is being jointly organised by the Monpa Youth Educational Conference and the International Tibetan College Students Association, in collaboration with various NGOs of Tawang district, and supported by the Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Along with the Minister, the inaugural session was attended by Namgey Tsering, MLA Tawang, as Guest of Honour, and Tsering Lhamu, MLA Lungla, as Special Guest, among others.
The gathering saw enthusiastic participation from monks, nuns, students, intellectuals, senior citizens, and members of the International Tibetan College Students Association.
In his keynote address, Natung conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of Chief Minister Pema Khandu and himself. Highlighting the importance of the conference, he said such platforms foster knowledge-sharing and provide direction for social development. He urged the youth to remain rooted in their age-old traditions, preserve local dialects and culture, and take pride in the Himalayan region’s Buddhist heritage, which has flourished for thousands of years.
The Minister reminded participants of India’s historic legacy of great universities like Nalanda, Taxila, and Vikramshila, which flourished centuries ago when many modern civilizations had not yet emerged. Emphasizing the role of youth as the backbone of the nation, he called upon them to work in unity for the positive development of the state and the country. He also encouraged the organisers to share the outcomes and recommendations of the conference with the government through their respective MLAs.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Tawang Namgey Tsering expressed gratitude to the organizers and the Chief Minister for supporting this important initiative. He said the conference will provide a meaningful platform for the youth to share knowledge, gain a deeper understanding of relationships with neighbouring regions, and strengthen cultural bonds. He stressed the need to preserve and promote local traditions, culture, and dialects.
Deputy Commissioner Tawang, Namgyal Angmo, in her address, described the themes of the three-day conference as highly relevant to the entire Himalayan region. She emphasized that beyond environmental issues, the preservation of culture, traditions, and a unique way of life is vital for future generations.
Tulku Tenzin Gyurmey Rinpoche, advisor to the conference, spoke on two fundamental teachings of Lord Buddha—impermanence and dependent arising—and their relevance to modern life. He elaborated on how wisdom helps in facing the challenges of inevitable change.
Over the course of the conference, eminent intellectuals from the Central Institute of Himalayan Cultural Studies, Varanasi and Dahung, along with other universities and senior citizens from the region, will be sharing their knowledge and insights.
The First Monpa Youth Educational Conference is poised to serve as a milestone in empowering youth, fostering cultural preservation, and promoting constructive dialogue for the future development of Tawang and the wider Himalayan region.

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