ITANAGAR, 31 Aug: Extending warm greetings to the people of the state, particularly the Adi community, on the occasion of Solung, Governor KT Parnaik urged elders of the community to guide the younger generation in preserving their rich traditions.

He expressed hope that the festival would continue to strengthen pride in the state's rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions.

The governor said Solung is a cherished expression of the Adi community's socio-cultural and spiritual life. Celebrated since time immemorial with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm, it reflects deep faith and gratitude towards nature and the divine, he said.

"The festival reminds us of our inseparable bond with nature and the importance of living in harmony with it. It also preserves the wisdom, values and traditions inherited from our ancestors and provides an opportunity to pass this precious legacy to our children and youth," the governor said on Monday.

He urged the elders of the community to guide the younger generation in understanding, respecting and practicing these traditions to ensure that the cultural heritage remains vibrant and relevant.

Joining the Adi community in offering prayers to Kine Nane, Dadi Bote, Doying-Bote and all benevolent deities to bless humanity with peace, harmony, progress and prosperity, the governor expressed wish that Solung would strengthen cultural roots, unite communities and inspire everyone to preserve the heritage for generations to come. (Lok Bhavan)