ITANAGAR, Apr 5: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the Mopin festival of the Galo community in Likabali today, where he graced the occasion as Chief Guest. He joined the celebrations and engaged in performing traditional rituals, and observed the traditional festivities. He also visited the indigenous prayer center called 'Ganggi' at Likabali, where he prayed for peace and prosperity in the region.
The Mopin festival is observed by the Galos of Arunachal Pradesh, to seek blessings from the Goddess Mopin Ane and offer prayers to fill every household with abundance and prosperity. The rituals performed in the festival are also associated with driving away evil and making room for peace and harmony among the community members.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister called for the promotion of pilgrimage site Malinithan to attract more tourists to the area. He said that as envisioned by the Prime Minister, we are emphasizing in connecting eastern most corner of India, Arunachal Pradesh with the westernmost corner, Gujarat through cultural integration as both the places have historical linkages. He further added that with such program, it will fulfill his vision of connecting people of different regions through Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
He further highlighted improvement of road connectivity in the region and also in the entire state, easing the lives of the people of Arunachal Pradesh and tourists as well. He also thanked the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their commitment to connecting every region of the state, which is now fulfilled in almost every corner. He highlighted that earlier, it was very difficult to travel between places in the state, but now, with the effort of the government, every region has been connected with proper roads. Mein also stated that not only in terms of road connectivity, Arunachal Pradesh has also made significant improvements in mobilizing air connectivity through the newly established Donyi Polo Airport and Advance Landing Grounds.
He further reaffirmed the importance of such celebrations by pointing out that festivals are a way of fostering brotherhood, and called to pass on these cultures and traditions to the younger generation.
Mein also spoke about the Govt’s "Vibrant Villages" program, which is currently being implemented across five village clusters in Arunachal Pradesh. Emphasizing the pilot project, Mein talked about the development that is currently underway in these villages, with the goal of uplifting rural development. The project has already started yielding a promising case of reverse migration as well, he added.  
At Itanagar, the Galo community residing in the capital complex celebrated Mopin festival with pomp and gaiety here at the Mopin- Solung ground on Wednesday. Hundreds of people comprising of young and old wearing traditional attire participated in the festivities.
Minister of Industries & Textiles, Tumke Bagra attended the celebration as chief guest while Dr Tana Showren, President of Nyishi Elite Society attended as guest of honour.
Extending his greetings to the gathering, Bagra urged the young generation to carry forward the age-old tradition and culture of the community.
NES President Tana Showren also advocated for preserving the rich culture and tradition of the community.
Among others, General Secretary Galo Welfare Society Nyadar Loya, also spoke on the occasion.

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