Duri Taipodia of Liru Village | First AIR Artiste & Galo-English Dictionary Creator | Galo Legend

Who is Duri Taipodia? He is a prominent figure from the Galo tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, recognized as one of the region's first All India Radio (AIR) artists and a Catholic Bible translator who compiled a Galo-English dictionary. This is an exclusive 23-minute interview with Shri Duri Taipodia, son of Late Kardu Taipodia, resident of Liru Village, Likabali, Lower Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh - from the well-known Taipodia clan. In this interview, the Legendary Radio Artist shares his journey and sings his timeless Galo old songs. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS OF DURI TAIPODIA: 1. Radio & Cultural Pioneer: Celebrated as a trailblazing radio artist and traditional singer/performer from the Galo community, contributing to regional broadcasting and cultural preservation on Akashvani Itanagar (AIR). 2. Linguistic & Literary Work: Authored a comprehensive Galo-English dictionary in his role as a Catholic Bible translator, helping document and safeguard the Galo language. His work helped preserve Galo language before the official 2009 Galo-English Dictionary by Galo Welfare Society. 3. Community Involvement: Actively participates in local literary and cultural gatherings, such as events hosted by the Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) in Lower Siang district, where he has recited original poetry in the Galo language. 4. Family Roots: Resident of Lipu village in the Likabali area of Lower Siang district, part of the well-known Taipodia clan of Arunachal Pradesh. ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: Midak Bam's Lens - Beyond the Roads documents Galo legends, drone stories, and disappearing culture of Arunachal Pradesh from Along, West Siang. Shot by: Midak Bam | Location: Likabali, Arunachal Pradesh Subscribe:    / @midakbam   #DuriTaipodia #WhoIsDuriTaipodia #GaloLegend #LipuVillage #Likabali #LowerSiang #GaloTribe #FirstAIRArtiste #GaloEnglishDictionary #CatholicBibleTranslator #GaloSong #GaloOldSong #ArunachalPradesh #AkashvaniItanagar #GaloCulture #APLS #MidakBam