poi me dam me fe celebrated

The 11th edition of Poi Me Dam Me Phi, an important festival of the Tai Ahoms, was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm by the Tai Ahom Development Society at Krishnapur in Namsai district here on Wednesday.

Participating in the festivities, Deputy Chief Minister Chauna Mein paid tribute to the ancestors of the Tai Ahom community, and extended good wishes to the community members living in Arunachal and Assam.

Emphasizing the importance of the festival in terms of uniting the community, Mein advocated preserving the unique heritage of the Tai Ahom, “which is reflected through the celebration of such festivals.”

He remembered pivotal Ahom personalities Sukafa and Lachit Borphukan and underlined their contribution in the building of Assam.

DCM also highlighted the important role of the festival in promoting cultural exchange

And to ensure the lasting legacy of the Tai Ahom community for future generations.”

Drawing parallels with the diverse cultures of Arunachal, he stressed a “shared commitment to the preservation of cultural identity”.

Highlighting the broader context of cultural preservation, Meen said, “The many wars and unsung heroes of the Arunachal region are still to be given due recognition. The initiatives of the Government of India have provided us with an opportunity to research, reflect and rewrite our history.

He also underlined the ongoing efforts to “document the unsung heroes of the state, preserve traditional knowledge, arts, crafts and food habits in Arunachal Pradesh”.

Among others, MLAs Jummum Ate Deori, Laisam Simai, Muchchu Mithi and Somlung Mosang, district BJP president Chau Suzanna Namchoom and Society for Tai-Ahom president Dr Hemant Gogoi attended the celebration.