Roots in Transition: The Nyishi Journey from Mountains to Valleys
Nyishi people, the largest tribal group in Arunachal Pradesh, historically inhabited high-altitude settlements. Their shift reflects a broader cultural change as they strive to balance tradition and modernity, writes Linyam Beyong, in Echo of Arunachal.
A Young Nyishi Man taking a sip of local rice beer “apung” (a‑poong) from a bamboo cup
Linyam Beyong is a student intern at Azim Premji University. This work was conducted as part of Mountains of Life, a climate change festival organised by the University. She is a young writer and artist from the land of the dawn-lit mountains, Arunachal Pradesh. She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree. She enjoys spending time drawing in her sketchbooks.
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Image credits: Linyam Beyong
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