Syllabus: Prelims, GS 1
Why in the news?
The Nocte community celebrated the 57th Chalo Loku festival with traditional fervour and gaiety in Khonsa, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh. The celebration began with the ‘Rangtam ritual’ (offering to almighty Rang), followed by ‘Thamthar’ or the beating of the traditional log drum.
About Chalo Loku Festival:
- Celebrated by: Nocte tribe
- Location: Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Occasion: Post-harvest agricultural festival
- Nature: Non-religious, community-focused celebration
- Key Rituals:
- Rangtam ritual: Offering to almighty ‘Rang’.
- Thamthar: Beating of the traditional ‘log drum’ (central to Nocte culture).
Significance:
- Marks completion of agricultural activities.
- Promotes unity, recreation, and merrymaking.
- Strengthens community identity.
Prelims MCQ:
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Chalo Loku festival:
- It is a post-harvest agricultural festival celebrated by the Nocte tribe in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The festival begins with the Rangtam ritual, which is an offering to the almighty Rang.
- Thamthar, the beating of the traditional log drum, is performed as a part of the celebration.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct as per the provided information.
Source: Arunachal Times
