TAWANG, Oct 27: Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that state government will soon have a MoU with Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) to facilitate training of Buddhist arts and culture to the Monpa youths to generate interest in their age old culture.
He said this while receiving the ‘The Flower of Joy’ award by the Tendhon Cultural Preservation Society (TCPS) in its 27th Anniversary Celebration held at the general ground here on Friday.
The Award, a replica of Ashoka’s Lion Emblem was awarded to the Chief Minister on behalf of the people of Monyul as an appreciation and respect for his leadership and achievements.
Tulku Tenzin Gyurmey said that ever since Khandu took over as the Chief Minister, there are visible positive changes and developments happenings in all sector.
On the occasion, a book titled, “His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama’s 6th visit and teaching in Mon Tawang’ was released.
RWD Parliamentary Secretary, Jambey Tashi, Padmashree Thigtsey Rinpoche, Tawang MLA Tsering Tashi, DoKAA Chairman Jambey Wangdi, Tawang ZPC Jambey Tsering and President of TCPS Lama Nawang also spoke on the occasion. (PR, CMO)