IFCSAP Indigenous Youth Festival 2026 Logo Unveiled in Jullang

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ITANAGAR, September 20: 

The official logo of the IFCSAP Indigenous Youth Festival 2026 was unveiled at the Art of Living Centre in Jullang on September 20, ahead of the three-day festival scheduled to be held in Seppa.

The logo unveiling ceremony was held in the presence of Shri Mama Natung, Minister of Home & Inter-State Border Affairs, PHE & WS and Department of Indigenous Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

The event brought together senior government officials, IFCSAP representatives and other dignitaries associated with indigenous affairs and cultural initiatives in the state.

Among those present were Shri Pige Ligu, IAS, Secretary, Water Resources Department (WRD), Law & Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and Likha Suraj, Director, Department of Indigenous Affairs.

Dr. Emi Rumi, President of IFCSAP, and Maya Murtem, General Secretary of IFCSAP, also attended the ceremony along with other dignitaries.

The IFCSAP Indigenous Youth Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from November 12 to 14 at Seppa, Arunachal Pradesh.

The three-day festival will provide a platform for indigenous youth to celebrate and showcase their cultural heritage, traditions, creativity and talents.

The event is also aimed at encouraging the younger generation to take a more active role in preserving and promoting indigenous traditions and identity.

The unveiling of the official logo marks an important step towards the upcoming festival, which will bring indigenous youth together for a celebration of culture, heritage and creativity in Seppa.

Location: Itanagar 791111

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