JOLLANG, SEP 21:
The Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) will organise the 8th Indigenous Youth Festival 2026 at Seppa in East Kameng district from November 12 to 14.
The three-day festival will bring together indigenous youth from across Arunachal Pradesh to celebrate cultural heritage, identity, creativity and community spirit.
The festival logo was unveiled by Indigenous Affairs and Home Minister Mama Natung at a ceremony held at the Art of Living Centre, Jollang, on Sunday. Secretary, Department of Indigenous Affairs, Pige Ligu, and Director of the department Likha Suraj, along with other dignitaries, attended the ceremony.
Being organised under the theme “One Land, Many Peoples, One Identity”, the festival aims to provide a platform for young people to connect with their cultural roots while exploring contemporary ideas, talents and opportunities. It will showcase traditional attire, music, dance and other indigenous cultural expressions reflecting Arunachal Pradesh’s diversity and shared cultural bonds.
The festival will feature cultural programmes, workshops, performances and interactive activities, besides youth-centric initiatives such as the “Festival Passport”, encouraging participants to engage in various activities, and the “Wall That Speaks Who We Are”, providing a creative space to express their identity, aspirations and connection with their land and culture.
Contemporary and motivational speakers will engage with participants on cultural values, identity, aspirations and contemporary challenges. A photography workshop will also encourage young participants to document people, traditions, landscapes and cultural stories.
The festival will provide opportunities for youth interaction, cultural exchange, creative expression and social networking among participants from different communities. The initiative seeks to bring together traditional heritage and contemporary youth culture while encouraging young people to value their roots and contribute positively to society.
The logo unveiling marks a milestone in preparations for the festival, which is envisioned as a celebration of Arunachal Pradesh’s indigenous heritage and its young generation.
