Arunachal celebrates 7th edition of 'Pakke Paga festival' conserving wildlife

Arunachal Pradesh observed the seventh edition of Pakke Paga festival, a unique festival to conserve the state bird, Hornbill, on January 22. The festival was observed in an enthusiastic manner at Seijosa of Pakke Kesang district of Arunachal.

The Pakke Paga Hornbill festival, is a unique celebration that promotes conservation of wildlife and nature, focussing specifically towards the conservation of the state bird Hornbill.

Forest and Environment minister Mama Natung attended the festival at Seijosa town of Pakke Kesang district of Arunachal bordering Assam and home of Pakke tiger reserve wildlife Sanctuary. 

The minister appreciated the objective of the festival and lauded the efforts of the people for taking this unique initiative promoting conservation and protection of nature.

The minister called upon the people to conserve and protect flora and fauna of the state. He also advised the people to properly utilise the boon of nature and pass it on to the next generation in better condition. 

The minister appreciated the elders and community leaders of the Nyishi community for their initiative to do away with use of Hornbill beaks for their headgear and instead using fibre glass beaks. 

He said that this mindset, approach and action is doing yeomen service in preserving the state bird Hornbill.
During this festival local tribes and communities set up stalls selling traditional food, dresses and hand carved ornaments. In addition to this, activities are held throughout the day and traditional dances and performances take place.

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