Anjaw, Dec 30: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the five-day Sunrise Festival at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, highlighting its focus on sustainable tourism and livelihood generation for local communities.

In a post on X, Khandu said the festival has been conceived with a long-term vision to create meaningful opportunities for local entrepreneurs, encourage responsible tourism, and support small businesses in the region. He noted that the initiative aims to grow steadily over the years while maintaining environmental responsibility.

The chief minister emphasised that the festival will follow the principle of “leave no trash, leave no trace,” adding that it holds significant potential for the development of Anjaw district and Arunachal Pradesh as a whole.

The Sunrise Festival 2025–26 celebrates India’s easternmost dawn and invites communities, artists, explorers, scholars, and travellers from across India and abroad to witness the first rays of sunlight touching Indian soil. Dong Valley, located at the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar, is home to the indigenous Meyor tribe and is known for its geographical, cultural, and strategic significance.

The event aims to position Arunachal Pradesh as a destination for nature-based tourism, culture, adventure, heritage, and New Year celebrations.