Which eco-centric, tribal festival in Arunachal Pradesh, marked by rituals for good harvest, is celebrated by the Apatani tribe?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Dree Festival.
Explanation:
☛ The Dree Festival is an eco-centric agricultural festival celebrated by the Apatani tribe of the Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.
☛ It is celebrated annually on July 5 with rituals, prayers, and community feasts.
☛ During this festival, offerings are made to four primary deities—Tamu, Metii, Harniang, and Danyi—to protect crops from pests, prevent natural calamities, and ensure a prosperous harvest.
☛ The festival features traditional dances like Daminda and Pakhu-Itu, accompanied by the sharing of rice beer (Apong) and cucumber.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Apatani Tribe: Known for their eco-friendly wet rice cultivation integrated with fish farming in the Ziro Valley.
☛ Hornbill Festival: Known as the 'Festival of Festivals', celebrated annually from December 1 to 10 in Nagaland by various Naga tribes.
☛ Losar: The Tibetan New Year festival celebrated predominantly by the Monpa tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, as well as in Ladakh and Sikkim.
☛ Wangala: A harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe in Meghalaya, also popular as the '100 Drums Festival'.
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