Arunachal Pradesh Governor BD Mishra has extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Shapawng Yawng Manau festival of the Singpho community.

“I am sanguine that this festival will continue to facilitate the carrying forward of the treasured age-old generation to generation handing over of the baton of cherished ethos and memorable good old glories of the land,” the governor stated in a message, and expressed hope that the festivity would “strengthen the bond of relationship in the society.” 

Chief minister Pema Khandu took to twitter and extended his greetings. He wrote, “Arunachal is blessed with varied culture, rich floral & fauna. Greetings to sisters & brothers of Singpho tribe on Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi festival.”  

“Come let us celebrate the occasion with joy to further strengthen our bonding and preserve our rich culture & tradition”, he added.

Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi is an annual festival of the Singpho tribe. It is also the most important dance festival of the Singpho (Jinghpaw) community. 

Shapawng Yawng is the forefather of the Singphos. The word Poi means Festival Manau means Dance, thus Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi stands for Dance Festival in honour of Shapawng Yawng.

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