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Introduction To Monpa Festival:
Festivals show the cultural heritage of any tribe or community. Arunachal Pradesh's festivals are true to its tradition. The unique festivals of Arunachal Pradesh offer the tourist a glimpse into the heart of this culturally beautiful land. A Monpa festival is a well-know event in the state. Monpa is a tribe in Arunachal Pradesh that still holds the old tribal tradition. The Monpas celebrate many festivals, each having either an agricultural or religious theme.
Description of Monpa Festival:
The Monpa festival associated with harvest is held to ask the favor of the gods on the health of their crop. The local tribes believe in their individual customs and perform rites to protect their land from any evil supernatural attack. The local deity is worshipped for the welfare of the society. This festival is a colorful event where the locals celebrate with their traditional music and dance. People of different ages and social backgrounds take part to make the festival a remarkable one. This festival is the best time to witness the local tribal traditions and customs.
Among other Monpa festivals which are celebrated with a lot of zeal is 'Losar', which is the New Year for the people of Arunachal Pradesh The locals welcome the New Year with age-old customs. 'Saga Dawa' is another festival of that is observed among the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a religious festival celebrated by the Buddhists of the state.
Time For Celebration of Monpa Festival:
The Monpa tribe follows lunar calendar. The Losar festival which is the main Monpa festival is celebrated on the first day of the New Year. The 'Saga Dawa' is celebrated in the 4th month of the lunar calendar.
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