Key Highlights
- Dong, a village in Anjaw district’s Dong Valley, is the first habitation where the first rays of the sun strike the Indian soil every day.
- Announcing the festival on Wednesday (December 24, 2025), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said, “Dong, where India witnesses its first sunrise, is set to host the State’s first-ever Sunrise Festival for five days.
- This celebration highlights Dong’s unique distinction as the easternmost point of India.
- The festival will offer visitors a rare blend of nature, culture, and adventure, while showcasing the rich heritage of our indigenous communities.” He stated that the festival aims to promote sustainable and responsible tourism, create new livelihood opportunities for local communities, and establish Dong as a landmark of India’s geographical and cultural identity on the global tourism map.
- Perched 1,240 metres above the mean sea level, Dong Valley is at the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar.
