Ziro Festival of Music
Photo: Ziro Festival of Music Facebook page

An outdoor music festival, Ziro Festival of Music is held at Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. This year the festival will be held from September 27-30.

The festival was founded by Bobby Hano and Anup Kutty, who also serves the band Menwhopause as a guitarist.

The festival has proved to be a huge hit among the masses.

The four-day musical extravaganza has featured artists like Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley, Lou Majaw, Indus Creed, Menwhopause and many more.

In addition to the soulful music on display, visitors also get to learn about the heritage and culture of the Apatani people. The valley is in UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Site.

Be sure to book your homestay beforehand because they tend to get booked early. The line-up is always a delight, they have some of the best artistes performing at the festival. Be sure to indulge in rice beer and local delicacies.

The festival showcases the independent music scene in India.