Drums, Dances and Divine Prayers — Arunachal’s Dree Festival Puts Apatani Culture in the Spotlight

Drums, Dances and Divine Prayers — Arunachal's Dree Festival Puts Apatani Culture in the Spotlight

When an entire valley stops to pray for rain and rice, you know it’s not just a festival — it’s a way of life. The Apatani community came alive across Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, July 5, as the annual Dree Festival was celebrated with stunning cultural energy and deep-rooted devotion. The biggest gatherings lit up … Read more

Apatani Fashion Week 2026 Auditions Draw Over 100 in Arunachal

Apatani Fashion Week, Arunachal Pradesh, indigenous textiles, Dree Festival, creative economy, Apatani community, artisan empowerment, Northeast fashion, model auditions, cultural entrepreneurship, FDCAP, Siilang Ditting Committee, handicrafts promotion, sustainable livelihoods

More than 100 young aspirants turned out for the auditions of Apatani Fashion Week 2026 in Arunachal Pradesh, signaling strong local interest in blending cultural heritage with modern creative opportunities. The auditions, which included both online and physical rounds, selected participants for Apatani’s Next Top Model 2026 and highlighted efforts to boost indigenous industries. At … Read more