Itanagar, Feb 7: Prominent academic and writer Dr Jamuna Bini has brought Arunachalee folk literature to the forefront of global literary discussions through her participation in prestigious international forums held across Turkey, Cuba, and Venezuela.
Dr Bini’s literary engagement commenced on January 27 in Istanbul, where she met with members of the Turkish Writers Association. The discussion centered on the significance of translation as a bridge in creating global literature, a theme that resonated deeply with her work on Arunachalee folklore.
Taking her research and insights further, Dr Bini, who is an associate professor at Rajiv Gandhi University, presented her paper "Arunachalee Folk Literature and Overcoming Amnesia" at the 6th International Conference for World Balance in Cuba from January 29 to 31. The conference, organized by the Jose Marti Organization, honored the 130th anniversary of the death of Jose Marti, a revered Cuban independence leader and literary figure.
In her address, Dr Bini emphasized the urgent need to preserve indigenous narratives, highlighting how folk literature serves as both a repository of cultural memory and a means to resist historical erasure. She underscored the role of oral traditions in Arunachal Pradesh and their connection to global indigenous storytelling.
The conference, which saw the participation of over 1,100 delegates from 90 countries—including writers, artists, climate activists, political figures, and peace advocates—provided an ideal platform to discuss the shared struggles of indigenous communities worldwide in preserving their literary heritage.
Concluding her international literary journey, Dr Bini attended 'Los Escritores Se Encuentran' in Venezuela on February 2. Organized by the Simon Bolivar Trust, the event facilitated interactions with Latin American writers and intellectuals, furthering cross-cultural literary exchange.
The gathering was also linked to the ongoing dialogues initiated at the International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilization and the World Humanities Conference, held under the auspices of UNESCO and the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences.