New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday began the day with a 'refreshing' badminton game with players from Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar.

Taking to Twitter, Naidu said, "Had a refreshing start to my day. Played a wonderful game of badminton with budding badminton players from Arunachal Pradesh at Raj Bhawan in Itanagar today. #Badminton #ArunachalPradesh"

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The Vice President, who is on a tour of the North East, arrived in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh yesterday.

Venkaiah Naidu interacted with achievers from the state in various fields in Itanagar and presented them with mementoes.

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During the first day of his visit, Naidu visited the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum in Itanagar and was shown around the various sections and galleries in the museum, as per a release.

Writing in his post, Naidu observed that "Arunachal Pradesh with its rich natural and cultural heritage, can be called a reservoir of handicraft. Different tribes have generations of expertise in various craft forms such as weaving, painting, basketry, mask-making, ivory-work, blacksmithy, doll-making, pottery and carpentry."

He also said the state's rich cultural heritage needs to be preserved. (ANI)

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