ITANAGAR, Feb 5: Governor BD Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have in separate messages greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Boori Boot Yullo, and expressed hope that the festival would usher in peace, prosperity and happiness.
“Let us be proud of our rich customs and traditions, and also be proud of our cultural ethos. On this festive day, I join my Arunachalee brethren in their prayers to invoke the spirit of Boori Boot Yullo to bless each one of us with happy future and good health,” the governor said in his message.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu in his message said he joins the Nyishi community in welcoming the spring and thanking the almighty for a bounteous harvest.
“Boori Boot festival is our strongest link to our culture and therefore must be celebrated with traditional fervour. I especially request my young friends to join the revelry, become one with our rich culture, and take pride in our roots,” he said. (Raj Bhavan and CMO)
