GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH 
                            DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION PUBLIC RELATIONS & PRINTING 
                                                                         NAHARLAGUN 

NO.IPR(PR)86/2000                                                                                     Dated Naharlagun the 5th February 2005 

                                                                PRESS RELEASE Sl No.80 

Naharlagun : The Reh festival of the Idu-Mishmi tribe of the state, was observed with traditional fervour and gaiety throughout the Dibang Valley District from Feb 1 to 3 last. Reh festival is being celebrated every year on February first week by sacrificing Mithuns, pigs etc to appease the almighty Nyanyi-Intaya of the Idu- Mishmi tribe. In this festival, all the kiths & kins, neighbours and distant relatives from far-off places are invited, sending a message of brotherhood, love and peace to all. The Deputy Commissioner of Dibang Valley District, Sudhir Kumar, who was the chief guest at the central Reh Festiva celebrationl at Anini, on Feb.1,last, in his address to the local people, wished all a happy reh festival. He appreciated that the Reh festival to welcome guests is being celebrated in the district saying guest are the messenger of your society when they leave this place adding that likewise, the people from the other states are the messenger of their society. He urged them to continue the spirit and maintain their customs and traditions. Earlier on feb1last, Loga Tacho,Political Assistant of the DC's office, Anini, hoisted the Reh flag. He gave a brief overview of the history of Reh festival celebration . The celebration marked sacrifices of Mithuns, Pigs and other animals. Traditional dances and songs were other highlights on the occasion. 


(Ms Deepali Dodum ) 
Press Research Officer 
Deptt of Information Public Relations Printing 
Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Naharlagun