Formation Day of Nagaland & Assam Celebrated at Raj Bhavan

Hyderabad: Governor of Andhra Pradesh S Abdul Nazeer participated as chief guest in the Formation Day celebrations of Nagaland and Assam States held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan here on Monday, as part of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’ programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Abdul Nazeer has said Nagaland which celebrated its’ Formation Day on December 1, is a unique State in the country as it is home to 17 major tribes, with each tribe distinct from the other in terms of customs, language and dress. He said the Hornbill festival, known as the Festival of Festivals, reflects the rich culture, lifestyle, and food habits of Nagaland.

The Governor said Assam celebrating its Formation Day on December 2, is adorned with beautiful lush covers of greenery, and Bihu festival is the first thing that comes to the mind when we speak of Assamese culture. He also said the ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’ programme enables us to share the knowledge of the culture, traditions and practices of different States & Union Territories, leading to an enhanced understanding and bonding between the States, thereby strengthening the unity and integrity of India, through the concept of oneness.

The programme started with video messages of La Ganeshan, Governor of Nagaland and Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, followed by songs and folk dances of Nagaland and Assam performed by students of SIMS Guntur and Vignan University. Dr M. Hari Jawaharlal, Secretary to Governor, officers and staff members of Raj Bhavan, students of Nagaland and Assam studying in educational institutions in and around Vijayawada, have attended the programme.