The Myoko Festival of this year will be hosted in the end of March in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
Ziro is a small town and headquarters of the Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a mainly an agricultural region of the state. And one of the main rice and vegetable producing regions of the state. It is also the home to the Myoko Festival and the Ziro Festival of Music.
The Myoko Festival is celebrated by the Apatani tribe of the hill state. It aims to celebrate the brotherhood and the traditions of the tribe. The weather is also very pleasant during this season, neither is it warm, nor too cold. This festival is also the best time to try out the traditional cuisines and beverages. And that includes the excellent ethnic rice beer.
One can also see the members of the tribe in their colorful traditional attire. Age old traditions of sacrifice and worship can be seen out here. Multiple home stay accommodations are available in the small town. One can also go camping in the beautiful valleys and plains of the region, but make sure to book ahead. Explore the kiwi and orange farms on your trip to the Ziro valley.
