Archive · 2 Dec 2025
57th Central Chalo Loku Festival Celebrated in Khonsa
The Chalo Loku Festival is a big celebration for the Nocte people in Arunachal Pradesh.
It happens after the harvest and marks the start of their new year.
This year, it was held in Khonsa with lots of people, including visitors from other countries.
The festival includes special dances, songs, and rituals that show the Nocte culture.
The Deputy Chief Minister was there and talked about how important it is to keep their traditions alive.
They also released new books and music about the Nocte culture.
The festival is a time for everyone to come together, eat, and enjoy.
The 57th Central Chalo Loku Festival was celebrated at Nehru Stadium, Khonsa, with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein as the chief guest.
The festival attracted 112 foreign tourists from eight nationalities, showcasing the Nocte community's unique traditions.
Mein highlighted the cultural significance of the festival, which marks the transition from summer to winter and celebrates the harvest.
The Deputy CM emphasized the importance of preserving indigenous culture and announced initiatives like the Vibrant Village Programme for border villages.
The event featured the release of two publications, a traditional shawl, and two Nocte audio albums, along with vibrant performances and a community feast.
- Who
- Nocte community, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, foreign tourists
- What
- 57th Central Chalo Loku Festival
- When
- Post-harvest celebration, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Nehru Stadium, Khonsa, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate Nocte heritage, harvest, and community unity
- Festival Name
- Chalo Loku Festival
- Location
- Nehru Stadium, Khonsa, Arunachal Pradesh
- Chief Guest
- Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein
- International Visitors
- 112 foreign tourists from eight nationalities
- Key Rituals
- Phamlamja, Chamkatja, Thanlangja, Rangsom Hum
- Publications Released
- 'Miles Bronson and His Works Among the Noctes' and 'Odyssey – the Chalo Loku Souvenir'
- Traditional Items Launched
- Nocte traditional shawl, two Nocte audio albums
- Vibrant Village Programme
- 66 border villages included for enhanced infrastructure
