Murung

Murung is another festival of the Apatani tribe. This is celebrated every year in the month of January. It is basically a festival to be celebrated within the family but other Apatanis and people from other tribes can also participate.

Murung in Arunachal Pradesh is mainly observed by the Apatanis to pray for more wealth and richness and to keep all the family members healthy. The festival is celebrated with full bash. People invite all their relatives and friends to participate in the ceremony.

During Murung at Arunachal Pradesh, each member of the family prays for his or her health and also that he or she should be blessed with wealth and richness in the coming year. The festival involves music and dance, people enjoy amidst the fervor all around.

During Murung of Arunachal Pradesh, there is no restriction on the eating and drinking of the people. Apatanis eat and drink of their choice, there is no one to restrict them. The whole environment during the celebration of Murung is very exciting, so much so that you will not be able to stop yourself from participation.

Arunachal Pradesh Murung celebrations brings to light the cultural values, living style and traditions of the Apatanis. You get to know their style of wearing clothes, their eating habits and their drinking tastes. What more, the Apatanis welcome treat their guests like Gods, so if you are there during Murung festival, you can experience one of the most memorable and beautiful event of your life.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011