9th Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival Begins in Arunachal Pradesh.

State News | Dated: 17 Jan 2026

The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) has commenced at Seijosa in the Pakke Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival focuses on the conservation of Hornbills and is celebrated by the Nyishi tribe. It aims to promote alternative sources of income for the locals to reduce pressure on forests.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The theme for this year is "Domutoh Domutoh" (Let Our Hornbills Remain).
  • Arunachal Pradesh declared the PPHF as a "State Festival" in 2019.
  • It highlights the transition of the Nyishi tribe from hunters to protectors of Hornbills.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Festival: Pakke Paga Hornbill.
  • Tribe: Nyishi.
  • State: Arunachal Pradesh.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival, focused on wildlife conservation, is celebrated in which state?

Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Arunachal Pradesh

  • CM – Pema Khandu
  • Capital – Itanagar