Ancient Wisdom Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu
The Galo people, primarily residing in the Leparada district of Arunachal Pradesh, are part of the Tani ethnic group, sharing linguistic and cultural ties with neighbouring tribes such as the Nyishi, Apatani, and Tagin. Guided by the Donyi-Polo faith, which venerates the sun (Donyi) and moon (Polo), their traditions are deeply rooted in nature, community, and ancestral wisdom. Festivals like Mopin celebrate the agricultural season with dances, rituals, and communal feasts, reflecting their enduring cultural identity and close bond with the environment.
In order to safeguard and preserve the rich heritage of the Galo community, the Donyi Polo Cultural & Charitable Trust (DPCCT) established Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu in Basar (Daacw Moorw, Kaadw) in 2022.
The Gurukul provides classes from I to IV, with 100 students currently enrolled, all from the Galo community. Here, modern education is integrated with lessons in the Galo language, customs, and traditional practices, ensuring that children grow academically while remaining deeply connected to their cultural roots.
Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu combines modern education with the traditions of the Galo community, helping students learn while staying connected to their cultural roots. The Gurukul aims to equip children with knowledge and skills for the future, while keeping their language, customs, and heritage alive.
Ancient Wisdom Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu
The Galo people, primarily residing in the Leparada district of Arunachal Pradesh, are part of the Tani ethnic group, sharing linguistic and cultural ties with neighbouring tribes such as the Nyishi, Apatani, and Tagin. Guided by the Donyi-Polo faith, which venerates the sun (Donyi) and moon (Polo), their traditions are deeply rooted in nature, community, and ancestral wisdom. Festivals like Mopin celebrate the agricultural season with dances, rituals, and communal feasts, reflecting their enduring cultural identity and close bond with the environment.
In order to safeguard and preserve the rich heritage of the Galo community, the Donyi Polo Cultural & Charitable Trust (DPCCT) established Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu in Basar (Daacw Moorw, Kaadw) in 2022.
The Gurukul provides classes from I to IV, with 100 students currently enrolled, all from the Galo community. Here, modern education is integrated with lessons in the Galo language, customs, and traditional practices, ensuring that children grow academically while remaining deeply connected to their cultural roots.
Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu combines modern education with the traditions of the Galo community, helping students learn while staying connected to their cultural roots. The Gurukul aims to equip children with knowledge and skills for the future, while keeping their language, customs, and heritage alive.
Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu is home to 100 young learners who grow in an environment where tradition and
modernity meet. It has become a vital space for the Galo community, nurturing children who can move
forward in today’s world without losing touch with their ancestral roots.
Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu is home to 100 young learners who grow in an environment where tradition and modernity meet. It has become a vital space for the Galo community, nurturing children who can move forward in today’s world without losing touch with their ancestral roots.
Activities
Cultural Life
Culture at Basar is a daily experience. Children grow up with stories, songs, and shared traditions that strengthen their sense of belonging.
Gardening
In the garden, students learn care and patience. Tending plants teaches them that nurturing life is as important as celebrating it.
Craft-Making
Craft work is guided by elders. As children weave or carve, they carry forward the skills and artistry of the Galo community.
Traditional Sports
Sports build joy and discipline together. Children
find strength and unity while celebrating the spirit of play with in their traditions.
Cultural Life
Culture at Basar is a daily experience. Children grow up with stories, songs, and shared traditions that strengthen their sense of belonging.
Gardening
In the garden, students learn care and patience. Tending plants teaches them that nurturing life is as important as celebrating it.
Craft-Making
Craft work is guided by elders. As children weave or carve, they carry forward the skills and artistry of the Galo community.
Traditional Sports
Sports build joy and discipline together. Children find strength and unity while celebrating the spirit of play with in their traditions.
Curriculum
The Gurukul follows the NCERT-based syllabus, ensuring students receive a strong academic foundation. Alongside this, equal emphasis is placed on indigenous knowledge and cultural values of the Galo people. From oral traditions and local history to rituals and respect for the natural world, students are introduced to the wisdom that their forefathers lived by.
Learning Environment
Education here is more than classroom lessons. The Gurukul model brings children into a life of community, discipline, and creativity, with hands-on learning that ties them to their cultural heritage. This balanced approach shapes them into thoughtful and confident individuals, carrying both knowledge and identity with pride.
Learning
Environment
Education here is more than classroom lessons. The Gurukul model brings children into a life of community, discipline, and creativity, with hands-on learning that ties them to their cultural heritage. This balanced approach shapes them into thoughtful and confident individuals, carrying both knowledge and identity with pride.
Leadership
Shri Goto Bam
Principal
Shri Goto Bam
Principal
Shri Nyagi Riba
SMC Chairman
Shri Nyagi Riba
SMC Chairman
Shri Linni Chisi
SMC Secretary
Shri Linni Chisi
SMC Secretary
Shri Goto Bam
Principal
Shri Goto Bam
Principal
Shri Nyagi Riba
SMC Chairman
Shri Nyagi Riba
SMC Chairman
Shri Linni Chisi
SMC Secretary
Shri Linni Chisi
SMC Secretary
