Ziro Festival

Founded in 2012, celebrates passion, sustainability, community, and cultural diversity. The festival promotes indigenous tribes and artists from Northeast India while showcasing Indian and global independent music scene. Set against the picturesque Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, the festival uses locally-sourced materials like bamboo and employs local community members to host attendees, prioritizing sustainability practices. The festival’s skills training programs have empowered community members to be actively involved in producing the festival and employing local artisans to build the bamboo infrastructure. Through community outreach programs, the festival engages artists, artisans, and local youth groups.

Where is Ziro?

Ziro is a small town located in the Lower Subansiri district in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It’s one of the oldest towns in the state and is situated on a plateau surrounded by pine-covered hills. Ziro is home to the Apatani tribe and is famous for its unique system of wet rice cultivation. The town is also renowned for its natural beauty, mild climate, and the annual Ziro Music Festival, which attracts musicians and tourists from around the world. The region has been proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its stunning landscapes and rich cultural history.in