Overview

• Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu joined Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the four-day event in Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri district.
• Sikkim is the official partner state, presenting its culture, cuisine, tourism offerings, and a dedicated pavilion showcasing Make in Sikkim products.
• Organisers and leaders highlighted the festival’s sustainability ethos, describing the venue as a plastic-free zone with a self-sustaining ticket model that supports its eco-friendly operations.
• Khandu said he, Tamang, and Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein purchased tickets to reinforce support for the festival’s funding and sustainability approach.
• A 200-member Sikkim delegation of self-help groups, entrepreneurs, tour operators, bikers, and artists is participating as the festival promotes Northeast heritage and its growing international profile.