Arunachal Chief Minister Celebrates Heritage at Indigenous Youth Festival

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu traveled to Seppa for the Indigenous Youth Festival 2026. The event highlighted the state's diverse traditions and faiths. It was a massive gathering. Around 1,000 cultural delegates arrived from across the state to share their local customs, music, and distinct dance styles.

The festival served as a unified stage for different communities to present their unique identities. Nivedita Bhide, a Padma Shri awardee and the President of Vivekananda Kendra in Kanyakumari, also attended the event. She joined the Chief Minister to watch the performances.

Khandu took to social media to highlight the importance of the event. He noted that the gathering was an impressive celebration of regional variety. "It was an opportunity to witness the rich heritage of indigenous communities on a common platform," Khandu stated.