As the country gears up for Lok Sabha elections, the festive ambiance of Rongali Bihu fills Guwahati and other parts of the state, as vibrant arrangements are made to celebrate Assam's most significant festival.
As many as 19 traditional products and crafts of Assam, including Bihu Dhol', Jaapi' and several items of the Bodo community, have been accorded with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Given the rise in demand for the traditional piece of clothing, artisans and weavers have become occupied with making the handloom Gamosa in Guwahati and other parts of the state.
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan graced the Young Talented Artists Award Ceremony and the Closing function of 'Bihu Dance Workshop', which was organized by the North East Zone Cultural Centre at Shilpgram, Guwahati.
"Ancient traditions like the Bulbul fight and the Buffalo fight were celebrated during Bhogali Bihu since the time of the Ahom empire, which was celebrated again by the people of Assam after 9 years," CM Sarma told ANI.
Speaking to the media at the event, the Assam Chief Minister said, "These fights are part of our age-old traditions. The important point is that we ensure that there is no harm done to the buffaloes or the birds. The organisers of the event ensure that the buffaloes and birds do not sustain
New Delhi [India], January 15: In a groundbreaking fusion of Assamese folk and electronic dance music, "Bihu Re - Nasha Sa Laage" has set the internet ablaze, amassing over one million views within just 24 hours of its release. The masterpiece, composed and sung by Rani Hazarika with poetic
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal burnt traditional Meji (bonfire) as the people of Assam celebrate the annual harvest festival Magh Bihu with great fervour on Monday.
"This is a very auspicious day in our country. It is the day when the Sun God moves to Makar Rashi. On this day the entire country celebrates in one form or the other. In some places, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti. Somewhere it is celebrated as Magh Bihu, somewhere it is celebrated as
As Assam gears up to celebrate harvest festival Magh Bihu, people thronged markets in Guwahati to buy traditional food Meji (made of bamboo, leaves and thatch), and various dishes, including Pitha (rice cake), fresh cream, thick creamy curd, golden honey, and different types of Laddus, made