Event Details

Ngoluke Ome Ko: Song of the Sacred Himalayas
Performed by young women, this Himalayan folk song celebrates the beauty, culture and heritage of the great mountains. With lyrics such as Ane lali pigo Belo omugai komki that describe the blooming flowers and butterflies around the ocean, the song reflects how ancestral voices echo amidst the clouds, winds and the very breath of human existence.

Asi Rai E Gale: Dance of the Rivers
This piece highlights the journey of the Himalayan glaciers whose streams and rivulets join to form mighty rivers like the Siang and the Brahmaputra. Rendered by the Adi folk singers with a traditional chant, Asi rai e gale gale, rai sikole, the piece highlights the heritage of the Siang river and its enduring identity. It conveys how even a small droplet of water is essentially a part of a great heritage.

Momam Ponung: Dance of Ornaments and Attire
Accompanied by a traditional refrain from the mountains, Ngoluke lungu tadok tamping genam mime milo lemo hoi nene, this dance reflects the simple, sustainable lifestyle of the community, showcasing traditional ornaments, attire and spiritual costumes (Poreng) as symbols of power, courage and strength.

Tangko Nyone and Nanyi Mete: Autumn Birds and Eternal Spring
This sequence narrates the arrival of the autumn bird, Tangko Nyone, inviting Nanyi Mete, the queen of eternal spring, to visit Earth. Her arrival is expected to lead to the celebration of Unying Aran festival, symbolising rejuvenation, fertility and joy of life.

Donyipolo Amik Matai Rangrafrah Buddha
As followers of the indigenous faith of Donyipoloism, there is a fervent attempt to preserve and honour Mother Earth by strictly following the laws of nature and revering the rivers, forests, hills and mountains. Folklore in different ethnic dialects of Arunachal are narrated through rhapsodies, blending them into a single voice accompanied by chorus singing and rhythmic dance movements.

Box Office: 9th February for Members & 12th February for Public.