The Tawang Festival was first organised in 2012 by the Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Department, with the primary goal of promoting tourism in the region. Since then, the festival has gained prominence, drawing visitors from distant places.

The line-up made for an unforgettable weekend.

Composed and sung by Joi Barua and his band, the Rezang La anthem is a tribute to Major Shaitan Singh and his men, who went to battle with little more than their indomitable spirit on November 18, 1962. 

In his trademark denim shorts, leather wrist bands and mismatched socks, the musician tells us a little bit about his past, present and future.