[ Prem Chetry ]BOMDILA/TOKYO, 30 Sep: Aney-Na, the Aka folk cultural troupe from West Kameng district, was honoured by the Indian embassy at its VCC auditorium in Tokyo, Japan, during an event themed ‘Connecting the Himalayas with Mount Fuji’ on Monday. Chargé D’affaires R Madhusudan of the Indian embassy in Tokyo congratulated the troupe for representing the nation in the weeklong cultural exchange programme between India and Japan. “The troupe mesmerized the audience with scintillating performances of Aney-Na, Lhasa, and Arunachal Ayuo, showing the vibrant heritage of Arunachal Pradesh,” he added. Troupe leader, DACO Ajay Sidasow, expressed gratitude to the Indian embassy for its support, hospitality, and coordination in arranging the events across several venues. We have been entrusted with the responsibility of representing our nation – not just my tribe, my people, or self,” he said.