Ziro, March 21:
Arunachal Pradesh BJP president Kaling Moyong, accompanied by state party leaders and office bearers, took part in the culturally rich Myoko Festival celebrations in the picturesque Ziro Valley, witnessing firsthand the deep-rooted traditions of the Apatani tribe.
The Myoko Festival, one of the most significant cultural events of the Apatani community, is celebrated annually during March and extends over several weeks, with different villages hosting rituals in a rotational manner. The festival symbolizes friendship, unity, and mutual cooperation, forming a traditional system of social bonding among villages. It also carries strong spiritual significance, with rituals performed to seek protection from diseases, ensure prosperity, and promote fertility.
During the celebrations, the host villages of Myoko warmly welcome people from all walks of life into their homes, offering generous hospitality with traditional cuisines, especially meat dishes, and locally brewed rice beer. This open-hearted tradition reflects the essence of community bonding and cultural sharing that defines the festival.
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| Kaling Moyong with leaders at Myoko Festival, Ziro Vall |
BJP leader Kaling Moyong, who visited the festival along with his better half and other office bearers, expressed appreciation for the warmth and hospitality extended by local leaders and residents. He conveyed heartfelt gratitude to HMLA Shri Hage Appa, Chairmen GoAP Shri Tage Taki and Shri Nani Lajie, former HMLA Shri Nani Rebia, SEM Shri Kuru Tai, ZPM Shri Hage Dolo, District President Shri Hage Kovin, Shri Subu Lento, Shri Padi Rebia, the Mandal President, along with district and mahila office bearers, for their gracious welcome and arrangements.
He noted that the spirit of unity, cultural pride, and collective participation made the visit truly memorable. The presence of BJP leaders at the festival underscored the party’s continued engagement with indigenous traditions and its commitment to preserving and promoting the diverse cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh.
