Which of the following best captures the key rituals and symbolism of the Nocte tribe's Loku festival?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. "Chamkatja" includes prayers at Chaatam, Chamwangbong dance, and gunfire at the chief's house.
Chalo Loku is the primary agricultural festival of the Nocte tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, marking the end of the harvest. The ritual of Chamkatja is central to the festival; it involves the initiation of young men into the village council. Key elements include offerings made at the village altar (Chaatam), traditional dances like Chamwangbong, and the symbolic firing of guns at the Lowang (chief's) residence to drive away evil spirits and herald prosperity.