Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has stressed the need to preserve indigenous culture, language and historical legacy, asserting that communities must take the responsibility to safeguard their identity amid the growing influence of globalisation.

Addressing a gathering at the Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi festival at Miao in Changlang district on Saturday, Mein said the festival is not merely about dance and celebration but features sacred rituals that connect people to their ancestral roots.