PASIGHAT, 11 Sep: The third edition of Jajinja: Angba-Bingba, with the theme 'Prakrati, Purvaj aur Pragya: Dialogues on Nature, Ancestral Wisdom and Indigenous Worldviews', was held at IGJ Government Higher Secondary School here in East Siang district on Friday.
The event was organised by the Jajin-ja Society, a collective of members from various tribes of Arunachal Pradesh working for discourse, documentation and promotion of ancestral heritage.
The programme was organised around the central idea 'A Dialogue for Understanding, A Discussion for Tomorrow', focusing on nature as the 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.
Attending the programme, Pasighat East MLA Tapi Darang spoke on the significance of Solung festival and its philosophical values. He emphasised the need to preserve indigenous knowledge and traditions, and appreciated Team Jajinja for creating a platform for dialogue.
Other attendees included Deputy Chief Councillor Kamin Lego, acting general secretary of Adi Bane Kebang Oson Taying, member secretary of Academic Board of Adi Agom Kebang Takeng Tamuk, professors of Jawaharlal Nehru College(JNC), Pasighat, faculty members and students of Arunachal Pradesh University, including Assistant Registrar Likha Rinchin, and members of like-minded groups and Adi community.
The first session of the programme featured a panel discussion on 'Faith, Traditions and Community Perspectives' with JNC Principal Gindu Borangand Water Resources Department SE Debaang Tayeng. 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.
