Monyul Gathering

Monyul Gathering Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Monyul Gathering, Dirang.

The MonYul Gathering is an eco-tourism tool to create sustainable and responsible development of the people and environment of Sangti Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.

25/02/2020

Monpa tradition dictates that Ara, the local brew, is poured into a glass and the drinker has to take three sips. After each sip, the glass is topped up again. You can never count how many glasses of Ara you’ve drunk, as the host is constantly topping up your glass! .

Outside every home you’ll find rows of meat drying in the sunshine. This is in preparation for the month long feast that...
23/02/2020

Outside every home you’ll find rows of meat drying in the sunshine. This is in preparation for the month long feast that’s about to ensue. This is also one of the easiest ways to preserve meat in the region. You’ll get a chance to sample every local delicacy at the Gathering - if you haven’t already, get in on This! .

A little calendar to mark out Sangti’s most abundant produce throughout the year, by our very own . A gentle reminder to...
21/02/2020

A little calendar to mark out Sangti’s most abundant produce throughout the year, by our very own . A gentle reminder to eat local and seasonal 🍊

This is Khapsey, a delightful fold of maida and sugar that’s typically made around Losar time in every home. A group of ...
20/02/2020

This is Khapsey, a delightful fold of maida and sugar that’s typically made around Losar time in every home. A group of women help each other on a rotational basis so that the work doesn’t get too much for one person. Khapsey is first offered to the Gods on the first day of Losar, and then kept as a snack for every guest who comes home. If you’re coming to the Gathering, you’ll learn how to make this for yourself!

Sangti Valley is home to one of the wintering sites of the Black-Necked Crane, a migratory bird that has been classified...
19/02/2020

Sangti Valley is home to one of the wintering sites of the Black-Necked Crane, a migratory bird that has been classified as vulnerable on the IUCN list. The bird is largely threatened by high tension wires, loss of habitat, increasing urbanisation and activities like paragliding. After two years of not coming to the valley, the bird came back in 2018 and we have been lucky to see it this year as well! We are committed to increasing awareness about this glorious bird, and doing what we can to make them come back to the valley in all their glory.

We spent time with a monk and his apprentice learning the traditional art of flag printing. The ink used to print the fl...
15/02/2020

We spent time with a monk and his apprentice learning the traditional art of flag printing. The ink used to print the flag is made out of powdered charcoal and the juice of the bark of the Sep Sheng tree. You spread it evenly over the carved wooden stamps using a brush, and then gently place handmade paper over the block and press down. Once the ink transfers, lift it and let it dry for a couple of minutes.

This pattern is known as a Zungdui, which is primarily made into a locket and used for protection. Come print your own flags this Losar at the Monyul Gathering!

14/02/2020

Sangti’s getting ready for the MonYul Gathering! The village is bustling - kala apong is brewing, the bark of the shuk shuk tree is being skinned to make paper, bamboo is being woven into baskets for Losar. Come celebrate the year 2147 with us in the valley - click the link in bio for more information. Video by who’s currently working on a documentary film on the Monpa tribe.

13/02/2020

This is Awoo Wangdi, one of two people in Sangti who still practice the art of bamboo weaving. He’s been practising for the last 25 years. The he uses is 8-9 months old, and found from the forests around Sangti. At the MonYul Gathering, you have the chance to learn this craft for yourself!

Can you spot the difference?This weekend, our waste management team went all out during their cleaning drive - just goes...
12/02/2020

Can you spot the difference?
This weekend, our waste management team went all out during their cleaning drive - just goes to show what we can achieve when the community comes together!

Last week, we joined forces with the Sangti Women’s Chanting Group to do a full village clean up! We collected over 20 ...
11/02/2020



Last week, we joined forces with the Sangti Women’s Chanting Group to do a full village clean up! We collected over 20 sacks of waste with their help, which our waste management team will now sort and segregate
The MonYul Gathering is committed to making Sangti a zero waste community. Come be a part of this change!

Aara - the local drink made from fermenting corn.
11/02/2020

Aara - the local drink made from fermenting corn.

Address

Dirang

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Monyul Gathering posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Monyul Gathering:

Shortcuts

Share