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'Dree' Festival In Arunachal Pradesh
Dree, which was recently celebrated by the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, is a harvest festival meant to pray for a prosperous yield of crop. It is a seasonal festival of joy and merriment celebrated with a series of agricultural rituals.
Celebrated in July, 'Dree' festival includes performing of several rites to worship and appease Gods and Goddesses. It is meant to protect the crops and ensure the well-being of society. On this occasion, rice beer is prepared and women give it to their elder bothers, sisters, and son-in-laws as a gesture of love and affection.
"Dree is a traditional festival of Apatani tribes and Dree is mainly celebrated for bumper crops, all round development of society to prevent famine and also to ensure the health and prosperity of the entire society," said Hage Tatung, Organiser of Dree festival.
Besides, domestic fowls and animals are sacrificed for a bountiful harvest. A local resident explains: "If agriculture fails, we won't get to eat. We want a good harvest of rice, corn and vegetables". "So we offer prayers for a good harvest. We check the heart of the sacrificed cock to find out what the harvest will be like, if the heart is good, we will have a good harvest."
Rejoicing, singing folk songs and participating in dance competitions mark the festivity. In the modern times, various games and sports have also been introduced.
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