Mopin Festival
At
Arunachala Pradesh
Mopin is the harvest festival of the hospitable
Galo tribe, focused on the worship of goddess Mopin. It's celebrated to drive
away evil spirits, and for acquiring prosperity and wealth. An indigenous folk
dance called Popir, performed by young women, is a highlight of the festival.
Traditional rice wine (apong), prepared by Galo women, is also served
The Mopin festival
plays an important role in the cultural scenario of Galo Adi Tribes. Tribal
people dazzle in their traditional costumes and
organize the amazing 'popir dance', greatly performed by the female folk. With
positioning themselves in a circular queue, they create the roaring sound of
their rhythmic steps. One group assemble themselves and chant the sweet words
of Ja-Jin-Ja and Baryi folk song, while the following participants complements
their song with dancing. Tribal folks don themselves in white clothes and
elaborate head gears. Their dangling multi-colored beaded ornaments glitz
according to their foot-steps and the sparking sun-rays
The Adi Gallongs in the Along-Basar-Bame area celebrate
Mopin festival in the first five days of April. Mopin is thought to bring
wealth and prosperity to the households as well as to the village. It is also
believed to drive away the evil shadow and to receive the blessing of God for
universal happiness. The Adi Gallong villages come alive with the dancing and
chanting of their rhythmic songs made livelier by smearing rice powder on each
other’s face.
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April 5, 2016.
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East Siang and
West Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Festivities take place on a grand
scale at Mopin Ground, Naharlagun, near capital city Itanagar
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