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INAUGURATION OF KAMENG CULTURE AND HERITAGE MUSEUM, NYUKMADUNG
Kameng Culture and Heritage Museum at Nyukmadung, Dirang, West Kameng is ready to open it’s doors for everyone and will be inaugurated by Shri Pema Khandu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh in gracious presence of Shri Kamlesh Paswan, Minister of State for Rural Development, Government of India and Lt Gen Gambhir Singh, AVSM, YSM, General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps. It will serve as the cultural beacon of peace, security and commitment to nation building through community integration.
The “Land of Dawn Lit Mountains” Arunachal Pradesh has a deep-rooted connection to Indian civilization tracing mentions in Kalika Purana and the great epic Mahabharat. It is replete with innumerable historical monuments and archaeological sites that establish its rich cultural and ancient heritage which alongwith resplendent natural beauty comes together harmoniously at the Kameng Museum.
The museum conceptualized by the Indian Army as part of OPERATION SADBHAVANA and synergized with the Vibrant Village Programme of Government of India and local community stands proudly as a testament to the rich and diverse cultural legacy of Arunachal Pradesh.
This collaborative effort brings together cultural and religious linkages of all communities covering all tangible historical, religious, archaeological and ethnographic aspects woven into the fabric of Arunachal Pradesh.
The grandeur of Kameng Cultural and Heritage Museum has been professionally and aesthetically curated by the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology alongwith the voluntary donation of ancestral land and 343 traditional artefacts by the local community. The museum has state of the art movie hall showcasing rich cultural and heritage linkages of Arunachal Pradesh with Bharatvarsh. A cafeteria and children’s park has also been constructed for the tourists. The Museum will immerse us in a tapestry of tradition and historical depth narrating a true story of resilience, unity and an enduring connection to our nation. It will inspire visitors from across the globe fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Arunachal Pradesh’s culture and heritage. The Kameng Cultural and Heritage Museum will bring a transformative beginning to the region and will proudly stand as a beacon of identity, heritage and pride of Arunachal Pradesh and India.
INAUGURATION OF KAMENG CULTURE AND HERITAGE MUSEUM, NYUKMADUNG
Date: 23 October 2024
Time: 10 AM -12 AM
Location: Nyukmadung, Dirang Sub Division, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh.
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