Correspondent

PASIGHAT, Dec 1: Along with the rest of the state and parts of Assam, the Indigenous Faith Day was celebrated with much pomp and show here at Pasighat today with huge participation of indigenous faith followers from all the villages of East Siang district.
The indigenous faith day was marked by a massive rally covering the township of Pasighat and the programme was led by Central Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang, Pasighat. The celebrations were held with religious fervour at different towns and villages including Pasighat, HQ of East Siang district from where Indigenous faith movement began under the leadership of Golgi Bote late Talom Rukbo. 
The day is celebrated to protect and promote the indigenous faith and tribal tradition to keep the ethnic identity of the local tribes, said Ajem Tayeng, President,  Central Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang,  Pasighat. While Tamat Gamoh, an active member of Indigenous Faith believer also raised a serious need for preserving and protecting the indigenous faith by stating that the alien foreign faiths are affecting and impeding the indigenous faith.   

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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