Army celebrates Losar festival with locals at Dirang in West Kameng district

GUWAHATI: The Army extended its wholehearted support to the civil administration of West Kameng district in organizing the popular cultural festival of Losar at Dirang town from March 8 to 10, stated a press release.

Marking the start of spring and the first day of the lunar calendar, Losar is a popular festival of Arunachal Pradesh. It is celebrated by the people of the Monpa tribe who are said to be inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh since 500 BC. In the three-day festival of Losar at Dirang, ceremonial prayers, traditional folk dance, local music, and various games were organized for the tourists as well as locals.

At the same time awareness campaign on Swachh Bharat, employment opportunities and women empowerment were also organized. The Army extended its support by establishing a medical camp, display of pipes & drums band and offering other administrative assistance.

The locals appreciated the Army for their support and expressed confidence that with the help of the government, local administration and the Army, Dirang can definitely become a favorite destination on the tourist map of India.

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