{"id":5956,"date":"2025-08-14T16:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T16:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=5956"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T16:16:04","slug":"himachals-first-zero-waste-tribal-fair-begins-with-grand-cultural-procession-in-keylong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=5956","title":{"rendered":"Himachal\u2019s First Zero-Waste Tribal Fair Begins with Grand Cultural Procession in Keylong."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>Himachal\u2019s First Zero-Waste Tribal Fair Begins with Grand Cultural Procession in Keylong.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Shimla:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The much-anticipated <strong>Tribal Fair 2025<\/strong> kicked off today in Keylong, the headquarters of Himachal Pradesh\u2019s Lahaul-Spiti district, with a vibrant and colorful cultural procession. Marking the beginning of a three-day celebration of tribal heritage, the event was inaugurated by <strong>Urban and Rural Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani<\/strong>, who participated in the grand procession and later joined the crowd in a spectacular <strong>\u201cMaha Nati\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 a traditional mass folk dance \u2014 at the Police Ground in Keylong.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5957\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250814-WA0083-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250814-WA0083-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250814-WA0083-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250814-WA0083-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG-20250814-WA0083.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The inauguration ceremony began with <strong>ritual prayers by local Buddhist monks<\/strong>, followed by the <strong>lighting of the ceremonial lamp<\/strong> by Chief Guest Dharmani and <strong>Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhadana<\/strong>. The event was graced by several dignitaries including <strong>District Council Chairperson Veena Devi<\/strong>, <strong>SDM Akanksha Sharma<\/strong>, <strong>Assistant Commissioner Kalyani Tiwana<\/strong>, <strong>APMC member from Lahaul and Kullu Anil Sehgal<\/strong>, <strong>former DCC chief Gyalson Thakur<\/strong>, along with members of women\u2019s groups, local youth organizations, government officials, and a large gathering of residents and tourists.<\/p>\n<h3>India\u2019s First Environment-Friendly Tribal Fair<\/h3>\n<p>A major highlight of this year\u2019s event is its distinction as <strong>Himachal Pradesh\u2019s first environment-friendly and zero-waste fair<\/strong>. Organized from <strong>August 14 to 16, 2025<\/strong>, the fair places a strong emphasis on <strong>sustainable practices and ecological awareness<\/strong> alongside the celebration of traditional tribal culture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5958\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_214329-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_214329-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_214329-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_214329-768x1157.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_214329-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_214329-1359x2048.jpg 1359w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_214329-scaled.jpg 1699w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Key environmental initiatives taken during the fair include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ban on plastic bottles and disposable cutlery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use of biodegradable materials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strict waste segregation protocols<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cleanliness and awareness campaigns<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Local NGOs and district administration are actively collaborating to implement and promote these green measures, setting an example for future cultural events in the region.<\/p>\n<h3>Cultural Showcase and Local Traditions<\/h3>\n<p>Held at <strong>Police Ground in Keylong<\/strong>, the fair features a wide array of cultural attractions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Folk music and dance performances<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal games and competitions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethnic cuisines and traditional dishes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Exhibitions of handicrafts and artisanal products<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Locals and tourists alike are flocking to the venue, celebrating the rich tribal legacy of the region while also embracing a forward-looking, eco-conscious approach. With its unique blend of tradition and sustainability, the <strong>Tribal Fair 2025<\/strong> is poised to leave a lasting impression on both the people of Lahaul-Spiti and visitors from around the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal\u2019s First Zero-Waste Tribal Fair Begins with Grand Cultural Procession in Keylong.\u00a0 &nbsp; Shimla: &nbsp; The much-anticipated Tribal Fair 2025 kicked off today in Keylong, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=5956><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-himachal-news","category-latest-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Himachal\u2019s First Zero-Waste Tribal Fair Begins with Grand Cultural Procession in Keylong. - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=5956\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Himachal\u2019s First Zero-Waste Tribal Fair Begins with Grand Cultural Procession in Keylong. - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Himachal\u2019s First Zero-Waste Tribal Fair Begins with Grand Cultural Procession in Keylong.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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