Ellie Banii is a marriage ceremony of the Apatani tribe in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, where the couple plants trees as part of the ritual. This tradition symbolises the growth of their relationship and reflects the tribe's connection to nature and commitment to sustainability.

 

This film is part of ‘Stories from the Ground: Northeast India,’ a film series by The Habitats Trust and Dusty Foot Production, featuring 50 shorts by local filmmakers that celebrate the culture, traditions, and biodiversity of the region.