Context:
The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF), a state festival of Arunachal Pradesh, will take place at Seijosa in the Pakke Kessang district from January 18-20, 2024.
Relevance:
GS I: Festivals
Dimensions of the Article:
- Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF)
- Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR)
Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF):
Inaugural Event:
- The inaugural PPHF took place in 2015, highlighting the significant role of the Nyishi tribal group in conserving hornbills within the Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR).
Objectives:
- Conservation Recognition:
- Recognize Nyishi tribe’s contribution to hornbill conservation in PTR.
- Alternative Income:
- Generate alternative sources of income for the region.
- Awareness Creation:
- Raise awareness about PTR and its wonders across India.
Theme (2024):
- Domutoh Domutoh, Paga hum Domutoh
- Translates to ‘Let Our Hornbills Remain’ in Nyishi language.
- Emphasizes the critical need for hornbill preservation.
Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR):
Location:
- East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Surrounded by Tenga Reserve Forest (North), Doimara Reserve Forest (West), and Nameri National Park (South).
Ecological Significance:
- Forms a transition zone between Indian and Malayan ecoregions.
- High species diversity and endemicity.
Geographical Features:
- North of the Brahmaputra River.
- Transition zone between Assam plains and Arunachal Pradesh’s hilly forests.
Vegetation:
- Tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest.
- Diverse flora, including bamboo species.
Fauna:
- Rich wildlife, including Tiger, Elephant, Leopards, Clouded Leopards, and more.
-Source: Down To Earth
