1. CM Pema Khandu actively engages in Indigenous Faith Day celebrations in Nirjuli town.
2. Emphasis on preserving Arunachal Pradesh’s intrinsic cultural diversity highlighted.
3. Recognition of the developmental challenge in aligning with the aspirations of the state’s 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes.
Itanagar, Dec 01: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu actively participated in the celebrations of Indigenous Faith Day, emphasizing the significance of maintaining and preserving the intrinsic cultural diversity of the state.
The event took place in Nirjuli town, Papum Pare district, and saw Chief Minister Khandu acknowledging the cultural richness represented by the state’s 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes. He recognized the challenge of steering Arunachal Pradesh on a developmental path that aligns with the aspirations of each tribe.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Khandu extended greetings to all tribes and tribals, highlighting Arunachal Pradesh as a tribal society with deep-rooted traditions and indigenous practices spanning thousands of years. He stressed the importance of strengthening cultural heritage by imparting knowledge to the younger generation.
Taking to social media, Chief Minister Khandu affirmed the integral role of indigenous faith in preserving the state’s identity and culture. He pledged institutional support to safeguard traditional connections with nature, land, and ancestors.
Indigenous faith is integral to preservation of our indigenous identity and culture.
We will never let our indigenous beliefs and faith system to vanish into thin air.
All institutional support will be provided to preserve our traditional connect with the nature, our land and… pic.twitter.com/YMZiwZdel6
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) December 1, 2023
In his online post, Khandu shared insights from the Indigenous Faith Day celebration at Nirjuli, expressing a collective commitment to integrating indigenous beliefs, rituals, faith, and traditions into daily life.
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Indigenous Faith Day, observed annually on December 1 in Arunachal Pradesh, is dedicated to promoting and protecting all indigenous faiths in the state. It serves as a reminder to take pride in the cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh and pass it on to future generations.
The Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) organizes the celebrations at Rono Hill, Doimuk. The date change from December 31 to December 1 commemorates the birth anniversary of Talon Rukbo, considered the father of the Indigenous Faith Movement.
Indigenous faith and religion encompass the traditional customs, beliefs, and practices specific to ethnic groups, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of Arunachal Pradesh.
