Assam, being a land of diverse caste, community and
religion. There are hundreds of tribes each having their own
festivals. composite culture reflects a chain of
festivals of different tribes throughout the year. It's as if
people cross the threshold to come together with festive
abandon and momentarily forget their tough lives.
Bihu is a state festival and is celebrated by all the people
of Assam with the special songs and dances. The major
festival of Assam is Bihu in three forms, viz.Bohag Bihu or
Rongali Bihu in April, Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu in January
and Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu in October/ November.
Rongali Bihu is celebrated by most of the races that inhabit
there in their own colors and names. Thus parallels of Bihu
among the races are Baisagu for Bodo Kacharis, Baikhu for
Rabhas, Ali- Ai -Ligang for Misings, Bohhaggio Bishu for
Deoris. Contemporaries of Magh Bihu are Nara-siga Bihu of
Miring, Pushy Par or Tushu Puja of tea tribe of Assam. Other
community festivals of Assam are Rongker of Karbis, Rajini
Gabra and Harni Gabra of Dimasa tribe.
Tribal festivals are observed by tribals in their own areas so
very few are to be seen in Guwahati, except Ahoms of Tai
origin celebrates Madam Mefi.
