'Appadi Pode In Arunachal': Kiren Rijiju Shares Video Of Students Celebrating Onam, Says 'Feeling Keralam'- WATCH
Onam celebrations took a heartwarming turn in Arunachal Pradesh, as students from the northeastern state came together to mark Kerala’s harvest festival with music, dance and traditional flair. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a video of the celebrations on X, showing Arunachal Pradesh students dressed in what appeared to be lungi-and-shirt outfits and dancing enthusiastically to popular…
In a heartwarming turn for Onam celebrations, students from Arunachal Pradesh demonstrated their cultural appreciation for Kerala’s harvest festival by dancing and singing popular Malayalam songs like "Apadi Pode" and "Thaka Thaka." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a video of the event on X, expressing his delight at seeing the enthusiasm of Arunachal students celebrating Onam.
The video quickly gained traction on social media, with netizens praising the students for embracing a festival not traditionally associated with their region. The video highlighted India's cultural diversity and growing integration between regions, with many commenters emphasizing that such cultural exchanges reflect the country's ability to celebrate its differences while forging connections between diverse communities.
The festival's journey from Kerala to Arunachal Pradesh serves as a testament to the evolving cultural landscape of India, as people from the Northeast move south for education, employment, and other opportunities, bringing with them traditions that enrich the national unity.
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