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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein demanded fresh efforts to protect the state's indigenous cultures this Sunday. He framed these customs as vital storehouses for the traditional values and knowledge handed down by ancestors. The state faces rapid social and economic shifts today.
Mein highlighted the need to keep local languages and knowledge systems alive during the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. He noted that tribal groups form the backbone of the state's identity. "On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the diverse indigenous communities whose traditions, languages, knowledge systems and relationship with nature enrich our shared heritage," Mein said.
Arunachal Pradesh hosts over 26 major tribes and 100 sub-tribes. Each group maintains unique customs, languages, and governance styles. The deputy chief minister urged citizens to stay connected to their roots while building respect between these diverse communities.
The state government is currently working to document oral traditions and record indigenous languages. Officials are digitizing historical manuscripts to shield the region's heritage from the effects of modernization. Mein wants this cultural legacy to stay vibrant for future generations.
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