55th Aohali Reh Festival, 2024

Aohali situated at the scenic foothills of East Siang district observed Reh festival with much spirit and traditional gaiety. Villagers enthusiastically participated to showcase their rich cultural heritage. Young & elderly person, men and women participate in this festival.
Reh, a ritual festival of Idu Mishmi tribe which earlier celebrated individually, now started celebrating at community level as a reform to avoid huge wastage of wealth.
Reh is one of the most important festival of
the Idu Mishmis, who believe that they are the children of the divine mother 'Nanyi Intaya'.
The Reh festival is generally celebrated for 3 days from 01st to 03rd Feb every year. The first day is called 'Andropu'. It is observed by offering prayers so that the festival may pass off smoothly. The mithuns are brought and tied near the house. The 'Naya' dance is held during the night. Eyanli is the second day and may be termed as the killing day of animals such as mithuns and buffaloes. The guests are entertained with rice, meat and rice beer. The third day is called 'Iyili' and on this day heavy feast is arranged and everybody is entertained.
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