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Описание: EP Desk Pasighat 2 March, 2026:

Ali Aye Ligang celebrations this year carried a strong message of shared heritage and unity between the Adi and Mishing communities, as highlighted by Panchayat Minister Ojing Tasing during his observations on the festival’s cultural significance.

Tasing stated that tribal communities traditionally celebrate their own agrarian festivals mainly for good sowing and prosperity. However, he emphasised that among the Adi and Mishing people, the core spirit of celebration remains the same. According to him, there is no fundamental difference in rituals, food habits, seating arrangements, or community participation — only the attire has gradually changed over time.

He observed that changes such as the adoption of different styles of dress, including dhoti and other garments, should not be seen as an external influence on origin or identity. Rather, these reflect natural cultural exchanges that occur as communities live alongside each other. “The way of devotion and culture is essentially the same; only the outer form has slightly evolved,” he noted, terming it his personal observation based on long-standing social interactions.

Celebrations were prominently witnessed in Pasighat and Jonai, where both Adi and Mishing people participated with equal enthusiasm. Tasing stressed that despite geographical and administrative boundaries, the emotional and cultural bond between the two communities should remain united. He remarked that while celebrations may occur in different regions, “the heart should be one.”

He further added that cultural practices on the Adi side have often reciprocated and adapted elements from the Mishing community, showing a long history of mutual exchange rather than separation. In this context, he mentioned that this year the Adi Baane Kebang (ABK) has initiated engagements between Nyishi and Mishing communities as well, encouraging broader tribal harmony.

Calling for responsible leadership, Tasing said both Adi and Mishing leaders must support each other and guide the younger generation towards unity. He emphasised that there should be no sense of competition, reservation, or division in cultural matters. Instead, traditions should grow in a healthy and cooperative way, reflecting shared ancestry and mutual respect.

His remarks underline that Ali Aye Ligang is not only a festival of sowing and harvest but also a reminder of the common cultural roots, lifestyle exchanges, and enduring brotherhood between the Adi and Mishing communities.