Bomdila ADC (i/c) Dechin Droka recently inaugurated Raag-Vista, a new music training institute established within the District Museum, West Kameng.
The centre is designed to provide structured music education to the youth, giving them a creative space to learn, practice, and explore music within a culturally rich environment.
Raag-Vista is an initiative envisioned by Deputy Commissioner Akriti Sagar, who aims to use public spaces innovatively to promote cultural learning, artistic expression, and youth engagement.
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1. How can initiatives like Raag-Vista strengthen cultural learning and creativity among youths across Arunachal Pradesh?
2. What other skill-based or cultural programs should districts introduce for children and young people?
3. How can communities support and promote local talents through such platforms?
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Traditional Healing and Ecological Education:-
The tribes of Arunachal Pradesh have deep knowledge of herbal medicine and traditional healing practices. Elders often passed on knowledge about medicinal plants and natural resources to younger generations, creating a system of education that was environmentally focused.
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3. Community and youth engagement:-
* Community support:- The program encourages community involvement and support from
parents and residents to help it achieve its long-term objectives.
* Unemployed youth opportunities: Raag-Vista is designed to create opportunities for
unemployed youth by involving them in the initiative, such as through training or other
roles.
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* Sustainable development:- The program creates a sustainable model for the upkeep of
cultural institutions like the museum, which can be supported by the community through
enrollment and participation.
* Youth empowerment:- It fosters a sense of pride and engagement by linking skill
development with the preservation of local heritage.
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* Creative expression:- The initiative encourages creative horizons by providing a space
for exploring melody and creativity,fostering artistic talent.
2. Heritage preservation and sustainability:-
* Revitalizing museums: By turning a district museum into a vibrant cultural center, Raag-
Vista makes heritage sites more engaging and relevant to the younger generation.
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1. Cultural learning and creativity:-
* Structured music education:- Raag-Vista provides professional training in various
instruments,such as guitar, piano and vocals, giving youth a platform for artistic
expression and skill development.
* Building confidence:- Learning music helps children gain confidence and a sense of
accomplishment outside of their regular academic pursuits.
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Initiatives like Raag-Vista strengthen youth culture in Arunachal Pradesh by providing structured music education,integrating skill development with heritage preservation and transforming museums into vibrant cultural hubs. The program, which offers lessons in instruments like guitar,piano and drums,helps children build confidence and creative expression beyond academics while also contributing to the sustainable maintenance of cultural sites like museums.
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Why is it important to preserve the culture and traditions of tribal communities?
Preserving the culture and traditions of tribal communities is crucial for maintaining cultural diversity, safeguarding unique knowledge about sustainability and biodiversity and ensuring the identity and well-being of these communities. Their traditions often hold invaluable ecological wisdom and sustainable practices and their cultural fabric of humanity.
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How to preserve and promote traditional art?
Collaborating with other organizations, groups and communities can help to preserve traditional arts and crafts. This can involve partnerships with museums, galleries and cultural institutions. Promotion and education of traditional arts and crafts can be done through public events,exhibitions and festivals.
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What are the cultural activities of Arunachal Pradesh?
Since agriculture is the main occupation, there are various festivals where people pray and thank god for a good harvest. Some of the prominent festivals celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh are Losar, Solung, Boori-Boot, Mopin, Dree, Nyokum, Reh, Si-Donyi, etc.
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How are Arunachal tribes preserving their culture?
Through cultural festivals, handicraft exhibitions and eco- tourism initiatives,tourism helps revive traditional practices that might otherwise decline. Additionally, tourism encourages the preservation of indigenous knowledge and crafts, creating a sense of pride among tribal people.