Preserving Heritage: The Fight Against Cultural Erosion in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein emphasized the importance of preserving indigenous culture and language amid globalization. At the Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi festival, Mein highlighted the need for cultural preservation through education, documentation, and modern technology, while paying tribute to local history and contributions of the Singpho community.

Amid the sweeping tides of globalization, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein is rallying support for the preservation of indigenous culture and language. Speaking at the Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi festival, Mein urged communities to safeguard their identity and heritage.

The festival, held at Miao in Changlang district, featured sacred rituals that connect attendees to their ancestral roots. Mein highlighted the duality of modern influences and the enduring necessity to protect cultural identity through education and the digitization of archival materials.

Emphasizing language as a stronghold of identity, he advocated for robust indigenous language instruction in schools. Mein also paid tribute to the local Singpho community's historical contributions, including their pivotal role in the origin of Assam Tea.

(With inputs from agencies.)