Archive · 16 Nov 2025
63rd Walong Day Commemorates 1962 War Heroes in Arunachal Pradesh
Imagine a special day in a place called Walong, high in the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, where India and China fought a big battle in 1962.
This year, it was the 63rd time people gathered to remember the incredibly brave Indian soldiers who fought there.
Even though they were fewer in number and had less powerful weapons than the enemy, they stood strong and fought with amazing courage for 27 days.
During the commemoration, important army leaders, government officials, families of the soldiers, and many people from the local community came together.
They laid flowers at a memorial, unveiled statues of heroes, and enjoyed shows with lights, music, and even drones.
It was a way to thank the soldiers for their sacrifice, show pride in their bravery, and celebrate the strong connection between the army and the people living there.
The spirit of Walong's heroes continues to inspire everyone.
The 63rd Walong Day commemoration was held in Walong, Arunachal Pradesh, to honor Indian soldiers from the 1962 war.
The event specifically paid tribute to the extraordinary valor and sacrifice during the Battle of Walong.
Key attendees included senior military commanders, the Deputy CM of Arunachal Pradesh, war veterans, and their families.
Activities featured a wreath-laying ceremony, inauguration of statues, and cultural programs including light and sound shows and drone displays.
Walong Day is observed annually in mid-November to mark the bravery of Indian soldiers who faced a larger Chinese force in 1962.
- Who
- Indian soldiers of the 1962 war, particularly those in the Battle of Walong, and military and civilian dignitaries.
- What
- Commemoration of the 63rd Walong Day, honoring the valor and sacrifice of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Walong.
- When
- The closing ceremony was on Sunday, with Walong Day observed annually in mid-November.
- Where
- Walong, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To honor the extraordinary bravery, patriotism, and unwavering determination of Indian soldiers who fought against a larger Chinese force in the 1962 war, reinforcing the civil-military bond and inspiring future generations.
Chinese Army
Indian Soldiers (1962 War)
Force Strength and Equipment
Chinese Army
Fought with heavily armed combatants.
Indian Soldiers (1962 War)
A few hundred Indian soldiers faced a much larger and better-equipped Chinese force.
- Event
- 63rd Walong Day Commemoration
- Location
- Walong, Arunachal Pradesh
- Occasion
- Honoring Indian soldiers' bravery and sacrifice in the Battle of Walong, 1962 Sino-Indian War
- Date of Ceremony
- Sunday (commemoration held mid-November annually)
- Key Attendees
- Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, Quarter Master General Lt Gen VMB Krishnan, Spear Corps GOC Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharkar, Deputy CM of Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein, 1962 war veterans, next of kin, civilians, and serving military personnel.
- Activities
- Wreath laying, statue inauguration, light and sound show, drone display, sand art, cultural performances, musical performances, felicitation of veterans.
