Pasighat, March 21 -- The Indian Army hosted the first Indigenous Games event in Pasighat, East Siang District, in collaboration with the local community during the Unying Aaran festival at Gidi Notko. The initiative aimed to promote the traditional sports of Arunachal Pradesh.

As part of Operation "Sadhbhavna," the event featured games such as archery, tug of war, bamboo climbing, and bamboo walking from March 17-20.

A total of 1,000 local participants joined the event, promoting teamwork, fitness, and cultural heritage.

The District Commissioner of East Siang and senior officials from the Sigar Military Station presented prizes to the winners during the closing ceremony.

The event celebrated the Unying Aaran festival of the Adi trib...