Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the Indigenous Youth Festival 2026 in Seppa, bringing together communities from different parts of the state to celebrate their diverse cultural heritage, indigenous faiths and traditional practices.
Around 1,000 cultural delegates representing various indigenous communities across Arunachal Pradesh participated in the festival, which provided a common platform to showcase the state’s cultural diversity and preserve its distinct traditions.
Sharing details of the event in a post on X, Khandu said the gathering offered an opportunity for communities to come together and celebrate their cultural identities. He described the festival as an impressive reflection of Arunachal Pradesh’s rich indigenous heritage.
The festival featured presentations highlighting indigenous faiths, traditional customs, cultural practices, music and dance forms. Representatives of different communities showcased their traditions, providing an opportunity for participants to learn about the cultural practices and heritage of other groups.
The event also witnessed the presence of Padma Shri awardee Nivedita Bhide, president of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari.
The participation of cultural delegates from across the state highlighted the importance of providing younger generations with opportunities to understand and preserve their ancestral traditions.
The festival served as a shared platform for communities to celebrate their distinct identities while strengthening cultural understanding and unity among the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
The gathering also underlined the role of indigenous cultural festivals in keeping traditional knowledge, customs and art forms alive, particularly among the younger generation.
