Some Famous Festival of Arunachal Pradesh

 

Some Famous Festival of Arunachal

Editor: Likha Taje

¡  Nyokum:

Celebrated by Nyishi tribe in the month of February. 

It is celebrated for prosperity and harmony among people. Main ritual is performed by high priest who offers and pray to the spirits to bring tranquility and prosperity to everyone and every household.


¡  Dree

celebrated by Apatani tribe and best place to experience this festival is ziro.  People pray to protect their plants, protection against famines and epidemics and also for prosperity of mankind. This is a harvest festival.


¡  Siang River Festival

also known as Yomgo river festival. Festival celebrates communal harmony and also promotes eco-tourism. main aim of this festival  is to highlight the vast potential of the state has for tourism. during the festival various event are organized such as traditional boat race, river rafting, food festivals, hot air ballooning, paragliding, cultural show, handloom and handicraft exhibition.



¡  Solung

a popular havest festival celebrated by Adi Community. During the festival you can witness the ponung dance and also can test some local wine. It is a great way to get to know the culture and socio-economic values of the Adi tribe.


¡  Losar

celebrated by Monpa tribe in the month of February  or early march and is observed towards of evil and to invite happiness and prosperity into the new year. During this festival, Aji Lhamu, the traditional mask dance is performed. It is the perfect time to savour the test of locally made drinks and traditional cuisine


¡  Ziro-Music Festival

this is a festival for music lover. Entire north-east states participate in this event at ziro. Where domestic and international artist are performed.


¡  Boori – Boot


Boori boot is observed to offer gratitude for a successful harvest. During the festival people also pray to spirit to bless them from prosperity and  to protect them from diseases.


¡  Mopin

celebrated by Galo tribe in bring the good luck and prosperity along with a good harvest. Popular popir dance is performed by dancer with traditional ornaments.


¡  Loku

celebrated by Nocte tribe to say goodbye to winter. Celebrate With great joy and enthusiasm.


¡  Pangsua Pass Winter Festival

festival is celebrated in Nampong in where extravagant ethnicity of Arunachal Pradesh on display as people state perform their folk dance and song. With that various handicraft articles from different part of state is on display.


 


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