Arunachal Pradesh: Gorsam Kora Festival marks Indo-Bhutan friendship

Itanagar: The Gorsam Kora Festival, symbolizing the enduring friendship between India and Bhutan and highlighting the cultural richness of the region, was celebrated at Zemithang in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh from March 7 to March 10.

Organized by the local community, in collaboration with civil authorities and the Indian Army, the festival began with an invocation led by Thengtse Rinpoche, which was followed by prayers at the Khinzemane holy tree, which is believed to have been planted by the 14th Dalai Lama. The four-day event featured chanting of sacred mantras and carrying out of traditional Buddhist rituals at the Gorsam chorten by monks.

The festival attracted pilgrims and lamas from Bhutan, Tawang, and neighbouring regions. Approximately 40 civilians from Bhutan visited the chorten, with an additional 40 Bhutanese nationals utilising the festival for trade.

The festival featured a diverse array of events, including enthralling performances by local cultural troupes and the Indian Army bands, besides martial performances like Mallakhamb and Zanjh Pathaka. This year the festival was celebrated with the theme ‘Zero waste festival’, and a cleanliness drive was organized by members of the Further and Beyond Foundation.

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