Dree Festival
The Apatani tribe's great agricultural festival in the Ziro Valley — rituals and feasts to bless the harvest, held every 5 July.
Celebrated by
Apatani tribe
When
5 July, every year
Where
Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
The celebration
About Dree Festival
Dree is the most significant agricultural festival of the Apatani tribe, celebrated every year on 5 July in the picturesque Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival is dedicated to seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest, protection of crops, and the prosperity and well-being of the community.
The celebrations feature traditional rituals performed by village priests, vibrant cultural dances, folk songs, sporting events, and community feasts that reflect the rich heritage of the Apatani people. Visitors can also witness the colourful traditional attire, explore the unique Apatani way of life, and enjoy the warm hospitality that makes the festival a truly memorable cultural experience.
For travellers, Dree Festival offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse themselves in one of Arunachal Pradesh's most celebrated cultural events, where centuries-old traditions, community spirit, and the beauty of Ziro Valley come together in a vibrant celebration of life and nature.
More festivals
Other celebrations across Arunachal Pradesh and the Northeast.
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The most important post-harvest festival of the Nocte tribe — thanksgiving, community bonds and age-old rituals in the Tirap hills.
Arunachal Pradesh02Ziro Festival of Music
One of India's most celebrated outdoor music festivals — four days of live music amid the paddy fields and rolling hills of the Apatani Plateau.
Arunachal Pradesh03Solung Festival
The grandest festival of the Adi tribe — days of ritual, feasting and the captivating Ponung dance, in thanks for a prosperous harvest.