RONO HILLS, May 7: The 9th edition of Arunachal Panorama, the two-day event showcasing rich cultural diversity of the State, concluded at Rajiv Gandhi University on Wednesday evening.
Prof N N Hina, Dean Students’ Welfare (RGU), in his speech, Prof. Hina encouraged the student community to showcase their talent and to “benefit from Panorama”.
His words were followed by the Panorama dance performance, a colourful and melodic representation of the tribes of the State.
RGU Registrar Dr N T Rikam stressed on Arunachal Panorama as a platform to ‘showcase traditional customs, tradition and heritage that are on the verge of extinction and distortion’. He emphasized the importance of Panorama as “an occasion for unity in diversity; oneness in the society and state.”
Elaborating the meaning of the hearth and flame, he said that they symbolize continuation as the ashes of the traditional hearth of the preceding editions are preserved and added to the succeeding ones to signify a continuity of culture, heritage and customs.
Prof S K Nayak, Vice Chancellor (acting) RGU, delivered words of wisdom and experience related to the 9th edition of Arunachal Panorama. He expressed hope that the spirit of preserving and practising the traditional customs and practices that the event has presented will be carried forward in future and that the students will keep the vibrant traditions of Arunachal Pradesh alive.