TATO, 5 Dec: The Adi community of Shi-Yomi district celebrated Podi-Barbi festival with traditional fervour and gaiety at the general ground here on Thursday.
The festival is celebrated by the Boh, Ramo, and Bokar tribes of the district.
Lauding the community for their rich culture and tradition, minister for Law Minister Kento Jini advocated promotion and preservation of the tribal languages.
He appealed to the youths of the community to uphold their tradition while moving forward simultaneously with modernity.
He also spoke on the importance of girl child education and women empowerment.
Congress MLA Kumar Waii, who was also present on the occasion, underscored the importance of preserving one’s culture and tradition. “It is through the celebration of festivals that one can learn about culture and tradition,” he added.
