ITANAGAR, Sept 8: Adi Bane Kebang (ABK) president Kangir Jamoh today unveiled a book named ‘The Boh Ao…History and evolution of the Boh Ao Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh’ written by pugilist turned writer Aling Pinggam in a simple but impressive function held here at Capital Complex All Libo Ramo Bokar Welfare Society (ALRBWS) office, ESS Sector. The primary purpose of this books is to analyse and explain about the historical routes of migration and its origin, matrimonial relation, social organization, folk tales and songs, phonology, clan and lineages and genealogy of Boh Aos the erstwhile Adi Pailibo of Arunachal Pradesh, revealed Pinggam. “Like most tribal people in the world, the Boh Ao too do not have a written history, but they posses a rich oral history in the form of legends and folktales which have been transmitted to them from generation to generation. Subsequently, all these material has been made as a source material to reconstruct the early history of the Boh Ao tribe”, he said. This book attempts to address the origin, genealogy, custom and geography etc. of Boh Aos and its inhabitant area in a perspective way. This study has been undertaken in the hope that it might be useful to the present and future generations of Boh Aos and other reader looking for information, Pinggam added. “Today is a historic day as noted sportsman has turned into writer and he had translated for the first time the oral history of their into written form”, said ABK president while releasing the book. He also called upon the upcoming generations to focus on important issues and ventilate it out to the society to make strong society as well as strong nation. Further, he emphasized that the book could preserve genealogy and focuses the people through his writing. Lauding Pinggam, who brought laurel to the state in various national and international events through kick boxing, ALRBWS president T Kochung hoped that more such books will come out to depict the importance of the society. ALRBWS convener Takar Tapen and Vice-president Akar Koje also spoke on the occasion. — with Nhu Podo and 33 others.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:37:29 +0000
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