HISTORY OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

NAME = MUKUL BAIRAGI

TOPIC = HISTORY &CULTURE OF ARUNACHAL

PRADESH
HISTORY
The Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh came into existence, when the region
was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh in 1972.

 Finally, the place gained its statehood on 20th February, 1987, when Arunachal
Pradesh got included in the Indian Union as the country's 24th state.
CULTURE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

The culture of Andhra Pradesh is an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the country.

The art and crafts of the region like Kalamkari, Bidri, the fabulous weaving of Gadwal and
Venkatagiri , the exclusive metal ware, brass, stone and wood carving highlight the immense
talent of the Andhra craftsmen.
Cuisine
• A typical dish of Arunachal Pradesh varies with region and according
to the tribal influence.

• An alcoholic drink Apong or rice beer made from fermented rice or

millet is a popular beverage in Arunachal Pradesh.
Rice beer
• The staple food is rice along with fish, meat and green vegetable. Rice
is prepared in two ways called Dung Po and Kholam.

• Rice is such an integral part of their culture that their Mopin festival of
the Galo tribe is celebrated with smearing rice on people’s faces.
Dung Po
 FAIR AND FESTIVALS
• People of Arunachal Pradesh celebrates almost all religious,
agricultural and socio-cultural occasions.

• Harvest time is full of celebrations for all tribes where

they sing and dance and offer prayers to their various
deities.

• Festivals in Arunachal are always a time for families to

come together to dance, enjoy, relax and eat good
food and merry.
WORLD HERITAGE SIDE
• Namdapha National Park
• Apatani Cultural Landscape
• Thembang Fortified Village
REFFERENCE
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arunachal_Pradesh