ZIRO, 13 Sep: Ziro marked a major moment for local cultural preservation on Sunday with the inauguration of Charung Piimii Lanii, the new office of the Apatani Nyibu Association (ANA).

The opening brought together community leaders, administrative officials, and local residents, including Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme, ANA president Hage Tasser, and its general secretary Pura Pai, alongside members of the executive body and local well-wishers.

The nyibu institution has long served as a cornerstone of the Apatani identity, safeguarding ancestral wisdom, sacred rituals, oral traditions, and spiritual practices passed down through generations.

Speakers at the ceremony highlighted that physical spaces like Charung Piimii Lanii are vital to keeping these traditional systems active and resilient, ensuring that the community's heritage is carried forward with pride and dignity.

The event closed with appreciation for the ANA's continuous work in protecting indigenous traditions, as attendees shared their support for the association's efforts to keep the region's rich history alive for generations to come. (DIPRO)