Itanagar, April 21 -- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday emphasised the need to develop a Buddhist tourism circuit in the region to promote spiritual tourism and cultural exchange.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day International Conclave on Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India at the Multipurpose Hall in Namsai, Mein, in his keynote address, highlighted the rich cultural and spiritual legacy of Namsai, where Tai Khamti and Singpho communities practice Theravada Buddhism.
He pointed out the significance of ancient monasteries, cultural festivals like Sangken, and ongoing religious projects, including the near completion of the 280-ft Lord Buddha statue at Noi Dhamma and the recent found...