The Solung festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India:
When
Celebrated at the beginning of September every year
What
A post-harvest festival that gives thanks to the gods for a good harvest and prays for good fortune in the coming year
How
The festival has three main parts:
Sopi-Yekpi or Ardo-Bado: The first day, when pigs and mithuns are sacrificed and offered to Dadi Bote, the god of domestic animals
Binnyat: The second part, when Kine Nane, the goddess of crops and food, is worshipped
Ekop: The final part, when rituals are performed to protect against harm from evil spirits
Highlights
The Ponung dance, a traditional Adi dance performed by women of all ages, and songs.
