Bumla/Tawang, Mar 11: The Monpa Mimang Tshogpa (MMT), the apex body of the Monpa community today organised a Lossar function at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Bumla which is situated at an altitude of 15200 feet. The aim of the function was to felicitate soldiers guarding the borders and make them part of the celebration of the local festival in a show of gratitude.
Hundreds of tourists visiting Bumla also enjoyed the cultural shows and lunch with the Indian Army soldiers and organisers.  
Colonel JS Dodhy, the Deputy Commander of Tawang brigade attended as chief guest alongwith other senior army officers.
Secretary general of MMT, Namgey Tsering with other executive members offered 'khadas' to all the soldiers and tourists with lossar wishes. While the monks from Tawang monastery performed rituals by hoisting religious prayer flags.
Speaking on the occassion Namgey Tsering said, "We seldom get an opportunity to celebrate our festivals with our soldiers. So this time, we planned this function at the LAC to boost the morale of our soldiers and to convey the message that if needed people of Tawang are always behind our soldiers. We are able to celebrate festivals and enjoy good sleep because our soldiers who are sacrificing their comforts for us."
Deputy Commander expressed his gratitude to the people of Tawang for their support and love and said this would further strengthen the bonhomie between Indian Army and civilians of Tawang.
The traditional dances and Solo performances by Sonam Yangchin, Tenzin Choiphel, and Tashi dDrema made all present in the function to rise from their seats and enjoy.
It was a lifetime experience and we shall cherish the memory of such a beautiful function at the LAC, commented  tourists visiting from different parts of the country.
The MMT is planning similar functions with our soldiers in other border posts of the district in days to come, informed Tsering. (HS)

---

Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
Email: kenterjoyaz@easternsentinel.in / editoreasternsentinel@gmail.com
Phone: 0360-2212313

<< Back to News List