PASIGHAT, Sep 11: The third edition of Jajinja: Angba-Bingba was held here today at IGJ Govt Hr Sec School, Pasighat with the theme ‘Prakrati, Purvaj aur Pragya: Dialogues on Nature, Ancestral Wisdom and Indigenous Worldviews’. The event was organized by Jajin-ja Society, a collective of members from various tribes of Arunachal Pradesh working for discourse, documentation and promotion of ancestral heritage.
Organized around the central idea ‘A Dialogue for Understanding, A Discussion for Tomorrow’, focusing on nature as first teacher, ancestors as guiding roots and indigenous philosophy as a living knowledge system, the event brought together academics, community leaders, students, researchers and members of indigenous communities.
Gracing the programme, local MLA Tapi Darang spoke on the significance of Solung festival and its philosophical values. He emphasized the need to preserve indigenous knowledge and traditions and appreciated Team Jajinja for creating a platform for dialogue.
Other attendees included Kamin Lego, PMC Deputy Chief Councillor, Oson Taying, acting general secretary Adi Bane Kebang, Takeng Tamuk, member secretary (Academic Board) Adi Agom Kebang, professors of Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat, faculty and students of Arunachal Pradesh University, and members of the Adi community, among others.
The programme began with a Nyishi folksong on ‘Abotani’ presented by Debia Metung, Taba Madam and Tana Jumpi.
The first session featured a panel discussion on ‘Faith, Traditions and Community Perspectives’ with Gindu Borang, Principal JNC, Pasighat and Debaang Tayeng, SE WRD and secretary general Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang. It was moderated by Chairperson Joram Yalam Nabam. A talk on the philosophy and cultural significance of Solung A:bang was delivered by Kaling Borang.
The second session focused on oral traditions. Kago Mado, Assistant Treasurer of Jajinja, presented an Apatani story narration while Gorik Ete, Cultural Secretary, presented Galo riddles and proverbs.