Etor Gidi is an agro-based traditional festival celebrated by the Adi community of Arunachal Pradesh at the beginning of the farming season, generally in mid-May. The festival is associated with agricultural rituals, community participation and traditional village customs linked to cultivation activities.
The Dere or Musup serves as the traditional community hall or dormitory of the Adi people, where social and cultural activities are organised. The Delong dance forms an important cultural component of Etor Gidi celebrations, reflecting the rich indigenous heritage of Arunachal Pradesh.
APSC Relevance: Tribal culture, traditional festivals and cultural heritage of Northeast India.
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