GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal today attended the 36th Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi, an ethno-cultural festival of the Singpho community undergoing at Inthem-Mungong, Margherita.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Sonowal announced a grant of Rs. 25 lakh for the development of the Singpho community.
Glad to attend the 36th Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi, an ethno-cultural festival of the Singpho community at Inthem-Mungong, Margherita.
The Singphos, intrinsic part of the greater Assamese society have showcased their colourful heritage through this festival. pic.twitter.com/yrheFxMkpL
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) February 14, 2020
Sonowal also stated that the central government is giving much needed impetus to Act East Policy to strengthen the relationship of Assam with South-East Asia.
The Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi is organised by the Singpho community of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam jointly. A large number of Singpho people and tourists from Myanmar, Thailand and various parts of India.
