Food Village
Come to the Food Village to tickle your taste buds with lip smacking Mo-Mos from Tawang, smoked fish and meat from the Siang and Subansiri, steamed rice from Lohit and many more appetizing dishes from other districts, and to wash down this delicious feast fit for gods, the nectar of Arunachal – the heavenly Apong. The cuisine will be straight from the traditional Arunachalee kitchen with crackling fires and spirit raising Apong. Do experience delicious delicacies from North to South of India.
Cultural Evenings
Snow lion dancers from the snow capped mountains of Tawang, Rosy cheeked dancers from Subansiri, fierce war dancers from Siang & Tirap will add colour to the festivities. Also enjoy performances of classic, folk, tribal dance forms of various States of India showing the panorama of cultural diversity of our country. The cultural troupes from the seven sisters will take us back to our roots. On 22 nd February, indulge yourself in Prashant Tamang – Live in concert, winner of Indian Idol.
Handloom & Craft Bazaar
Meet the world famous wood carvers from Tawang, Bomdila and Tirap. Witness deft fingers of artisans from Assam producing cane & bamboo products to beautify our homes. Purchase traditional furnishing straight from the looms of the Arunachal women in Exotic colours and patters at the Bazaar. Satisfy our longing for embellishment in Nagaland Handloom & Handicraft bazaar.
Flower show
525 varieties of orchids, out of total 1100 available in India are in Arunachal Pradesh. Appreciate some of these lovely orchids on display. Get to see an exposition of different varieties of flowers grown in the region, indigenous as well as exotics. Revive knowledge about herbal/medicinal plants with forest department.
Indigenous games demonstration
Witness demonstration of the traditional games like wrist gripping, bamboo skill, stick wresting, tukli, tug of war etc., slowly fading from the fields of Arunachal.
Departmental exhibitions
Find out what various departments of Government have, to offer to general public for development, through their departmental stalls showcasing their programs, policies, projects, achievements etc.
Competitive events
Pull the champion in you out! Take part in competitive events of your type & taste – singing, dancing, painting, flower arrangement, photography, decoration, native writing, poem writing & lot more…
So what you are waiting for? Make entry in appointment dairy right now & don’t miss this opportunity to be part of year’s BIGGEST CELEBRATIONS. Itanagar is all excited to welcome you with traditional ambience & warmth.
Programme Details
20/02/09, Friday
| Timings |
Program |
| 1100 hrs to 1200 hrs |
: ‘Eye Catcher’ – Best decorated stall competitions |
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: ‘Delicious Delicacies’ – Best food stall competition |
| 1200 hrs to 1500 hrs |
: ‘Click your Camera’ – Photography competition |
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: ‘Nach ke Dikha’ – Dancing completion of children |
| 1500 hrs to 1600 hrs |
: Indigenous games demonstration |
| 1700 hrs to 1900 hrs |
: Cultural evening - Dance performances by troupes from various districts of Arunachal |
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| 21 st February, Saturday |
| Timings |
Program |
| 1000 hrs onwards |
: Visit to Exhibition stalls, Food Village |
| 1100 hrs to 1500 hrs |
: ‘Tomorrow’s Arunachal’ – Painting competition |
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‘Ferns 7 Petals’ – Flower arrangement competition |
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‘Sabse Acchi, Kiski Sabji’ – Kitchen Garden Competition |
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‘Sing-a-song’ – Singing Competition (Hindi/English) |
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‘Rhythms of the Heart’ – Native Language Song Competition |
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‘Indigenous games demonstration’ |
| 1700 hrs to 1900 hrs |
: Cultural evening - Dance performances from different states
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| 22 nd February, Sunday |
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| Timings |
Program |
| 1000 hrs onwards |
: Visit to Exhibition stalls, Food Village |
| 1100 hrs to 1400 hrs |
: ‘Sing-a-song’ – Singing competitions continues |
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: ‘Celebrating Oneness’ – Poem/Prose writing competition |
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: ‘Indigenous games demonstration’ |
| 1600 hrs to 1700 hrs |
: Valediction function – Prize distribution of different competitions held during the event |
| 1800hrs onwards |
: Prashant Tamang – live in concert |
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| Special Highlights |
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| Highlights |
: Tribal transitions –A touring exhibition of historical photographs by CCRD |
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: Hot Air Balloon ride |
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