Issue 5 - Arunachalipr.gov.in

2 The Arun Information Friday, February 1, 2013
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WORDLY WISE
“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to
make mistakes.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
editorial
Upholding the tradition of patriotism
Celebration of national days especially Independence Day
and Republic Day in the state of Arunachal Pradesh has
traditionally been marked by fervent mass participation. As
expected, this year’s Republic Day celebrations in the
districts including the capital complex have also been quite
successful and peaceful, which itself is a triumph of the
people of this beautiful region of the country. At a time when
many antinational forces bent upon to weaken the unity and
integrity of the Nation sow seeds of disunity through boycott
of the day, people of this peace-loving state continue to
uphold the spirit of patriotism by active participation in all
forms of celebration. This is no mean achievement
considering the fact that our state is one of the latest ones
to join the union of India as a young, immature ‘state’ with an
assemblage of diverse cultures yet with common aspirations.
Though Arunachal Pradesh did not have a common sociopolitical
entity earlier as the communities residing here
originated from different locations at different historical
periods, people of this mountainous state have soon begun
learn to co-exist and grow together. I
The Governor, in his address to the people on the occasion,
talked of ‘highest per capita happiness’ along with highest
per capita income, which underlines the importance of living
a collective happy life. For, happiness is a bye- product of
several factors— materialistic as well as moral and ideological
dimensions. Improvement in living standards, infrastructural
expansions, development in health and education sectors
in major thrusts of the government, and signs of positive the
results are visible on the ground. On the other hand, the
citizens— each one of us—has to share our dues of mutual
love and respect for others in order to keep up this peace
and harmony in this ‘Land of the Rising Sun.’
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‘Lo-sar’, meaning ‘New year’ is
the most important festival of
Monpas. It generally falls in
between the second week of
February to first week of March. It
is marked with lots of gaiety and
festivity, which lasts the greater
part of the first lunar month.
Preparation for this festival starts
from the middle part of the 12 th
lunar month. It basically consists
of managing sufficient meat,
butter, cheese, flour, edible oil,
chhang, fruits, sweets etc.
Sufficient firewoods are also
collected well in advance to be
used during the festival to
encounter the extreme cold winter.
New and colourful clothes are
bought to be worn during the
festival. A whole day is spent on
making a special kind of cake of
fried loaves called ‘Bongbu nelap’
and ‘khab-zsey’ of various shape,
size, designs and colour.
On the twenty ninth day of twelfth
lunar month, dwelling houses and
its surroundings are thoroughly
swept, white washed, painted and
roof of the houses are replaced
with new planks. The curtains of
door and windows are replaced
with new ones to have a new and
fresh look in the New Year.
Keeping aside a little bit of refuse
ITANAGAR, January 26: Arunachal
Pradesh joined the Nation in
celebrating the 64 th Republic Day
with various proragmmes at state
capital Itanagar, District
Headquarters and other
administrative headquarters.
At Yingkiong, The 64th Republic
Day was celebrated with great
enthusiasm. DC Liyon Borang,
hoisted the national flag.In his
message to the people the DC
recalled the sacrifices made by
our freedom fighters.
He announced various
developmental achievements and
schemes undertaken by the
respective departments and
agencies during the last and
current financial year and
appealed one and all to come
forward for unity, peace and
cooperation for the smooth and
speedy development of the
district. The DC further called
upon the people to work for
making the district a model district
in the state.
On the occasion, Borang
distributed commendation
certificates with cash awards to
progressive farmers - Yoppak
Sitek of Pugging village, Takit Miyu
of Gobuk village and
commendation certificate with
cash award to one Atop Tayeng of
Silli village for his philanthropic
to be disposed of in the evening;
the rest is disposed of in the
daytime. A special gruel called
‘Guthug’ (twenty ninth day gruel)
is prepared for dinner. Different
substances like peppercorn (yier),
a pinch of salt, a chilly, a piece of
coal. A small quantity of cotton, a
piece of cheese, a dab of butter
etc. each are placed inside small
dumplings. These dumplings are
added to the gruel. Each member
of the family is given one such
dumpling when the gruel is
served. Each of these substances
has their own interpretation,
though not to be taken seriously
as it is sort of making fun of each
other in the family in the eve of pre-
Losar. For example, the one who
gets the dumpling containing chilly
is said to be short tempered and
quarrelsome, cotton indicates
soft and kind hearted and one who
gets salt is said to be lazy.
From the last bowl of the gruel,
every member contributes a little
quantity of gruel, which is collected
in a container. When all the
members have finished eating,
an effigy of malignant spirit is
made with dough. Each member
of the family is given a small piece
of dough which is pressed inside
the palm of the right hand and then
Know Your State
Idu Mishmi is one of the major sub-tribe of the Mishmis. They
inhabit the districts of Dibang Valley and Lower Dibang Valley
with hqs at Anini and Roing. Roing is a place with picturesque
beauty in the plains of the Mishmi hills, while Anini is a hilly
place close to the frontiers of China.
Idu people worship several spiritual beings. They are also
expert craftsmen which are well reflected in the exquisite
designs on their clothes and other cane and bamboo
products.
Festivals are an essential part of the socio-cultural life of the
people. The festival relating to agriculture is celebrated either
to thank God for the providence or to pray for a bumper harvest.
The major festivals of the Idus are ‘Reh’ and ‘Ke-meh-ha’.
Reh is an annual agriculture festival officially held on February
1st every year. The Idus believe that they are the offspring of
divine mother ‘Nanyi Inyitaya’ and hence celebrate Reh to
seek her blessings for peace and prosperity and to keep
alive the bond of the social fabric.
Appeasement of the deities who control the peace and
prosperity of the people is the theme behind the six day
celebrations of Reh festival. Goddess Reh is worshipped for
good harvest, good health, besides unity in the society. The
Igu(Priest) dance performed by a group of people led by the
Igu is the major highlight of the festival. The dance is
performed to propitiate the Goddess Reh.
LO-SAR
is rubbed all over the body as a
gesture to remove all kinds of
sickness, obstacles and
misfortunes. The effigy of the evil
spirit along with the gruel collected
in a container and the refuse
gathered in the day, the dough with
the impression of the palm, a
piece of rag etc, are then thrown
onto a cross-roads, or a tri-junction
path, which according to the
popular belief, is frequented by
harmful spirit. A little firework is
also done there. This symbolizes
casting away of evils of the
previous year and ushering in a
new year full of happiness and
prosperity.
On the thirtieth day of the twelfth
lunar month, decoration of house
is done. Coloured - paper and
flowers are hung from the ceiling;
walls are adorned with drawings
in flour or lime, depicting
auspicious signs. Drawing of the
sun and the moon, it is believed ,
will gather good fortune and
knowledge while drawings of
swastikas will keep away ghost
and other evils spirits and bring
prosperity.
Biscuits loaves, fresh and dry
fruits, liquors, tea-bricks, sweets,
chhemar, dadhar etc., are
arranged finely on tables in the
The first day of the festival is
called ‘Andropu’. It is observed by
offering prayers so that the festival
may pass off smoothly, followed
by song and dance. The second
day is known as ‘Eyanli’ in which
animal sacrifice is made. On the
third day ‘Iyili’, drinks are offered
in traditional way to the Goddess
followed by feast. ‘Ilyiromunyi’ is
the fourth day of the festival in
Tashi Wangmu
chapel, kitchen as well as in other
rooms. These all form a good and
auspicious omen (Ten-drel) for the
year just beginning.
Early morning of the first day of
Losar, one or two members of the
family first go to draw first, fresh
and pure water of the new year to
be received at the first crow of the
cocks in the early morning from
the water point like stream or
water tap. Water points are
thoroughly decorated. Incense
and chhang are offered at the
source or near the tap; a scarf
(khada) is tied around the water
point or tap; prayers are recited
and greet each other for the New
Year among the people coming
for drawing the water. The Water
so drawn on that early morning is
believed to be specially purifying
and sanctifying as it has been
cleansed by the starlight of the
night before. So there is a
competition to draw first, the first
water of the New Year. For this
competition, people in the best of
their attire assemble at the water
point from the mid-night itself.
Then donning themselves with
their best dress and jewellery, all
the family members go to the
Reh festival of the Idus
which the priest
performs rituals for the
worshipers. The fifth day
is called ‘Aru-Go’ in
which the remaining
food and drinks are
prepared for the feast
and in the last day
‘Etoanu’, the priest says
his last prayer marking
the end of the festival.
(contd. on P-4)...
64th Republic Day celebrated across the state
with great enthusiasm
services in rescuing IPR vehicle
from drowning in Numi river on 4th
July 2012.
Local MLA Alo Libang inaugurated
the exhibition stalls put up by
various departments and
agencies, while ADC Rajesh
Panyang distributed prizes to the
winners of cultural competitions
and PT display. Other highlights
of the day included March Past,
PT display, cultural tableau, fancy
football match by DC team vs MLA
team.
At Tezu, Deputy Commissioner
R.K Sharma unfurled the national
flag amidst gathering of public,
and government officials and
remembered all the great souls
who laid down lives for free and
republic India. He also
remembered the great loss of
lives and properties in the flood
(last year) which shook the entire
area taking away five lives,
besides irreparable loss to the
people. He remembered the brave
Bablu Dimbeshwar Nath who lost
his life while trying to rescue the
VKV Sunpura students from flash
flood. His sacrifice will always be
remembered, he said. The DC
thanked the people for coming
together in the period of despair
for relief and rehabilitation. He
also thanked the CRPF, ITBP,
BRTF and Police personals for all
the safety and rescue operations.
Praising the developmental
activities undertaken by the state
government under Chief Minister
Nabam Tuki, he stated that the
state is moving fast into a
developed state. The DC also
highlighted
various
developmental achievements in
the district during the period. On
the occasion he congratulated the
health department for achieving
96% success in the recent Pulse
Polio Immunization Mission and
admired the zeal and dedication
of all officers and officials towards
making a brighter and better Tezu
in future.
At Mariyang, Parliamentary
Secretary, Education, Law &
Justice and local MLA J.K
Panggeng hoisted the national
flag. In his speech, Panggeng
announced the various policies
and programme of the
Government of India and state
government and appealed the
people of his constituency to
extend cooperation to the district
administration and development
authorities to achieve
developments on all fronts in the
area.
At Tuting, Demir Tali, ADC hoisted
the national flag amidst a huge
gathering of the area.
At Roing, Deputy Commissioner
Shiv Kumar unfurled the tri-colour
at General Play ground in
presence of Rajya Rabha MP
Mukut Mithi, MLA Laeta Umbrey,
SP C K Mein and people from all
walks of life.
Addressing on the occasion, the
DC sought cooperation from all
sections of the society in
maintenance of law & order in the
district, while terming it as his
foremost agenda. He
discouraged any kind of agitation
movement as it creates chaos
and disorder in the society. He
also called upon the youths to
abstain from drug addiction as it
restrict their contribution in
constructive work and exhorted
them to realize the ill effects of
drug addiction and focus on
education to become a valuable
asset of the society. Stating that
illegal cultivation and trading of
opium are banned by the law and
the offender is punishable with
rigorous 10 years imprisonment,
he appreciated those working for
the awareness against drug
menace.
The DC informed the people
about the various programmes
and schemes launched by the
state government like Self
Employment Generation Scheme,
Mukhya Mantri Praytan Bikash
(contd. on P-5)...