Itanagar, April 19 -- The two-day Thembang Heritage Festival 2.0 commenced with grandeur on Saturday at Thembang in Dirang sub-division, West Kameng district, celebrating the rich cultural legacy of the region.

Deputy Commissioner Dilip Kumar inaugurated the festival in the presence of several dignitaries, including Brig Rahul Mishra, Superintendent of Police Dr D W Thongon, ZPC Phurpa Droima, ADC Bomdila, ADC Dirang, and ZPMs from Kalaktang, Rupa, and Shergaon.

On the occasion, traditional community leaders-Aka Raja, Thukpen Lomaker Raja, Domkho Melongkhar Raja, and Thembang Shingmukhar Raja-were felicitated for their invaluable contributions to preserving indigenous traditions and cultural heritage.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy...