Where Every Dawn Begins With Tradition
In Arunachal Pradesh, the rhythm of life is guided by Donyi-Polo — the ancient belief that the Sun (Donyi) and the Moon (Polo) are the eternal guardians of truth, harmony, and wellbeing. The Meyor community of Dong lives by this philosophy every day, celebrating light not just as a natural phenomenon but as a source of identity, wisdom, and continuity. At Sunrise Festival, visitors are invited to witness and participate in rituals and practices that have been passed down for generations — from drum-led invocation ceremonies to guided storytelling sessions under the evening sky. It’s a chance to understand how deeply the rising Sun shapes the land, the people, and their collective spirit.
The Warmth of the Meyor People
Here, Culture Doesn’t Perform — It Glows
The festival is more than a showcase — it’s an invitation into community life. The Meyor people welcome guests like family, sharing their food, folk traditions, and joyful laughter. Every interaction — whether during a sunrise trek, a village walk, or a shared cup of hot butter tea — becomes an unforgettable memory. Their hospitality turns strangers into friends and travelers into storytellers. You come for the sunrise, but you stay for the connections that fill your heart with warmth. When you leave Dong, you carry with you not just photographs but the glow of a new beginning — the kind that only the first light of India can inspire.