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@article{205671,
        author = {Mrs. Takhe Yami and Mr. Nyumme Nomuk},
        title = {MYOKO FESTIVAL AMONG THE APATANIS: ORAL TRADITION, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL CONTINUITY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {8041-8047},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205671},
        abstract = {The Myoko festival is one of the most significant traditional festivals celebrated by the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Observed annually from March to April, the festival embodies the rich cultural heritage, oral traditions, indigenous belief systems, and social values of the Apatani community. The present study explores the origin myths, ritual practices, oral narratives, and cultural significance associated with the Myoko festival. The study further examines the role of the festival in preserving indigenous knowledge and ensuring cultural continuity among the Apatanis. The paper is qualitative and descriptive in nature and is based on oral narratives, interaction with community elders, and secondary sources related to Apatani culture and traditions. The findings reveal that the festival is deeply rooted in the oral traditions of the Apatanis, particularly the narratives associated with Abotani, Kiiri-Kilo, and the coexistence of humans and spirits. Various rituals, ceremonial practices, sacrifices, and collective participation associated with the festival function as important mediums for the transmission of traditional knowledge, social values, and cultural identity from one generation to another. The study highlights that the Myoko festival serves not only as a religious and cultural institution but also as an important medium for strengthening social cohesion, preserving indigenous heritage, and sustaining the collective identity of the Apatani community. Despite the growing influence of modernization and socio-cultural transformation, the festival continues to play a vital role in maintaining the cultural continuity of the Apatanis. The paper emphasizes the need for proper documentation and preservation of such indigenous cultural traditions for future generations.},
        keywords = {Apatani Tribe, Arunachal Pradesh, Cultural Continuity, Indigenous Knowledge, Myoko Festival, Oral Tradition.},
        month = {June},
        }