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Festivals are always a unique part of
any tourist destination. These are the times when each tourist
experiences like his heart, mind and soul have taken a time out from
the body to enjoy themselves.
There are several types of festivals
in Arunachal Pradesh as a result of the numerous tribes and sub tribes
in the state. The Arunachal Pradesh festivals are celebrated in a way
that is different from the celebrations anywhere else in the world.
The festivals in Arunachal Pradesh are
always celebrated amidst pomp and gaiety. The population of Arunachal
Pradesh is comprised on a large scale of tribes.
Most of the Arunachal Pradesh
festivals are related to farming and thanking god for a great
harvest.The native festivals are celebrated in a very ritualistic
manner.
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Joy and other such emotions are expressed
by means of dances. The most important festivals in Arunachal Pradesh
are Solung and Mopin of Adis, Boori boot and Sherdukpens of Hill Miris,
Losar of Monpas, Sidoni of Tagins, Dree of Apatanis, Reh of Idu, Nyokum
of Nishis, Mishmis, etc.
The sacrificing of animals also takes place
in during the celebration of festivals. The various festivals provide a
great feeling to the tourist as it brings about a lot of color in the
state and this is loved by any tourist.
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The Arunachal Pradesh festivals treat
the Solung as its main festival and this festival is done to worship
the goddess of wealth.
This festival is done for five days
and animals are sacrificed. The tribes make arrows, bows as well as war
weapons. It is celebrated for good crops and to be far from natural
calamities and accidents.
Mopin-Adi is another festival of
Arunachal Pradesh that is popular in the Gallong community and they do
this to protect themselves from bad spirits as well as for wealth,
prosperity, and wisdom.
People rejoice by dancing the Popir
dance. This festival is held for five days before the sowing of paddy
seeds.Arunachal Pradesh festivals are an essential part of the
socio-cultural life of the people of this state.
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As a fact, festivals of Arunachal Pradesh
are the replica of their culture. As agriculture is the chief
occupation, the festivals are based and celebrated in connection to
their occupation.
Most of these festivals are done to thank
the Gods for providence as well as for praying for bumper crops. You
can see festivals celebrated the entire year by one or the other tribe.
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