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About the Festival
100
What kind of music is played at the Ziro Festival?
All genres, not limited to Indian music!
100
Is Ziro Valley the last outpost before the international border with China?
Yes!
100
What country is the Ziro festival held in?
India
100
What is the Ziro Music Festival Instagram username?
@zirofestival
100
How many days is the festival held for?
Four days
200
Has the No. 7 Air Force Band performed at the Ziro Festival?
Yes!
200
What does "Ziro" mean?
It literally means zero, but it's also a town, where the festival is held.
200
Is the weather cold or hot in the summer, where the Ziro Festival is hosted?
The weather is cool in the summer.
200
How does the Ziro Festival promote sustainability?
They use locally sourced materials like bamboo sticks to make the stages, and has a zero plastic policy.
200
What year was the festival first held in?
2012
300
How many bands and artists are performing?
A total of 47 are performing.
300
Is the Ziro Festival the oldest music festival in India?
No!
300
Which district is the festival in?
Lower Subansiri district
300
How do you say "hi" in Arunachal Pradesh (the state Ziro Festival is held in)?
"Jai Hind"
300
How many years has it been since the founding of the Ziro Festival?
13 years
400
Name two countries that the artists are from other than India.
Switzerland, France, USA, UK.
400
Was Ziro Valley one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites?
Yes, it became one of their Heritage Sites due to its natural and cultural charms.
400
What state is the festival in?
Arunachal Pradesh
400
What tribe is hosting the Ziro Festival?
The Apatani tribe.
400
When is the Ziro Festival this year (e.g. Dec 3-Dec 8)?
Sep 25, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025
500
Name a artist/band from India that's performing.
500
Name one of the closest airports to the Ziro Festival?
Guwahati or Dibrugarh
500
What elevation is Arunachal Pradesh (Ziro Festival town) in?
1688 metres (5538 feet) to 2438 meters (8000 feet)
500
How much does a Four Day Festival Pass cost in USD?
Around $102
500
What is the purpose of the Ziro Festival?
To create a platform for independent artists in a setting that felt intimate and authentic