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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu sent his best wishes to the Adi community on September 1. The state leader kicked off the traditional Solung harvest festival with a message sent across social media. He prayed for health, peace, and prosperity for every home.
The celebration holds deep roots. It marks the end of the hard work spent sowing and weeding crops. Khandu invoked the blessings of Donyi Polo, Kine-Naane, Doying-Bote, and Dadii-Bote for a bumper harvest. He wrote, "Solung Gii-Di Em Takamem Agampe!"
Festivities run for five days. They center on the East Siang and Upper Siang districts. Families gather to thank the land and celebrate their indigenous heritage. Women perform the traditional Ponung dance as a core highlight of the event. The festival binds the community together in thanksgiving.
Updated at 1st September 2026 at 9:52pm
Beyond the East and Upper Siang heartlands, the capital city held its own massive celebration. Sports and Law Minister Kento Jini served as chief guest in Itanagar, joined by Liromoba MLA Pesi Jilen, MLA Tojir Kadu, and MLA Nari Koyu. The Solung Festival Celebration Committee, led by president Kanki Darang and general secretary Dr. David Gao, organized the event.
During the gathering, All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union president Meje Taku urged the youth to keep their mother tongue alive at home to secure their heritage. Minister Jini echoed that call, pushing the younger generation to stay glued to their tribal roots and traditional identity as they move forward.
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