Lower Subansiri, March 1, 2026:
On the eve of Hari-Bulla Myoko 2026, the Tajang Lemba Welfare Committee (TLWC), Ziro, in Lower Subansiri district carried out a mass social service drive on Sunday with active participation from members and volunteers.
The initiative was undertaken under the guidance of Shri Millo Tadu, ZPM 05-Tajang and Chief Patron of TLWC, and was led by Chairman Shri Misso Halley and General Secretary Shri Rubu Laji.
During the drive, participants cleaned and cleared all drainage systems and undertook extensive sanitation work across the entire Tajang Lemba jurisdiction. The effort reflected a strong sense of unity, civic responsibility, and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and community wellbeing ahead of the upcoming festival.
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| Photo: IPR Lower Subansiri |
Hari-Bulla Myoko forms part of the traditional Myoko festival of the Apatani tribe, celebrated annually in Ziro Valley during the month of March. The festival symbolizes friendship, prosperity, fertility, and protection from misfortune. Observed through priest-led rituals, community feasts, and cultural traditions, Myoko follows a rotational system among villages and plays a significant role in strengthening inter-village ties and preserving the rich indigenous heritage of the Apatani community.
