Arunachal Pradesh: 9th edition of Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) concludes.
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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, according to a statement by the organising committee, The festival focuses on wildlife conservation, with a particular emphasis on hornbills. Four species of the birds — Wreathed, Great Indian, Oriental Pied and the endangered Rufous-necked — are found in the Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR) of Arunachal Pradesh.The area is also home to the Nyishi, the largest tribal group in Arunachal Pradesh. Down To Earth (DTE) had reported in 2019 about the announcement by then Chief Minister Pema Khandu declaring PPHF a state festival.
The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) will be held from January 18-20, 2024
The festival takes place at Seijosa in the Pakke Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
PPHF is a state festival of Arunachal Pradesh with a primary focus on wildlife conservation.
Abbout Arunanchal Pradesh:
Founded: 20 February 1987
Chief minister: Pema Khandu, Capital: Itanagar
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