Galo Christians and the Preservation of Language, Culture, and Tradition
Itanagar, June 15 The Galo community is one of the prominent tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Traditionally, the Galos have their own ancestral belief system, but over the years many have embraced Christianity. Today, several Galo villages such as Siji, Magi, Kane, Siji-Soi, Siji-Lago, Bali, Germe, Gengi, Tiri, Nansi, Lete, Tai, Kardo, Ratak-Gamlin, Pale, Liche-Ete, Yegri, Pira, Telam, Silli, Tojo, New Deka, and Badak have hundred percent Christian populations. Despite belonging to different Christian denominations, Galo believers remain united under the umbrella of the Galo Christian Federation. While accepting Christianity, they have also played an important role in preserving their indigenous language, culture, and traditions. This article highlights how Galo Christians continue to value and safeguard their rich heritage. Preservation of Language The Galo language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan linguistic family and is closely related to the languages of other Tani tribes of Arunacha...