Arunachal: Gorsam Kora Festival Celebrates India-Bhutan Ties Sustainably

TAWANG: The three-day Gorsam Kora Festival, which is an annual event celebrating the strong friendship between India and Bhutan, came to a close on March 29 at Zemithang in Tawang district. In this year's festival, Lungla MLA Tsering Lhamu led the celebration with a focus on sustainable activities by organizing a Zero Waste concept during the whole celebration.

Organized at the 13th-century Gorsam Chorten, a 93-foot-high stupa, the festival is an important event for the Himalayan Buddhist people. The chorten is spiritually connected to Bhutan's Chorten Kora, which was built in 1740. The festival drew monks, pilgrims, and Lamas from Bhutan, Nepal, Dirang, Tawang, and neighboring regions.

Approximately 40 Bhutanese civilians participated, using the festival as a platform for cross-border trade and cultural exchange. The Indian Army and local cultural groups enhanced the festivities with a variety of performances, including traditional Buddhist chanting, cultural dances, martial arts display, and musical acts.

Other than the celebrations, the festival also focused on the well-being of society, with free medical camps being arranged for the residents. Led by MLA Tsering Lhamu, the festival followed an eco-friendly concept by promoting a plastic-free environment. A focused clean-up drive, involving volunteers, local authorities, and the Indian Army, was organized to ensure that the event had no negative environmental impact. The successful implementation of the Zero Waste initiative has established a benchmark for sustainable celebrations in the region, emphasizing the significance of environmental responsibility.

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