SEPPA, November 12: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the Indigenous Youth Festival 2026 in Seppa, celebrating the state’s diverse indigenous faiths, cultures and traditions.
In a post on X, Khandu said the festival brought together around 1,000 cultural delegates from across the state, providing a common platform to showcase Arunachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage.
The event featured presentations of indigenous faiths, traditional customs, practices, music and dances, with communities from different parts of the state coming together to celebrate their distinct identities.
Padma Shri awardee and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari president Nivedita Bhide also attended the festival.
Describing the gathering as a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, Khandu said it offered an opportunity to witness the rich heritage of the state’s indigenous communities on a shared platform.
