Bihu Festival Beats and Bohag Bliss: Assam’s Festive Trio Awaits!
Envision a springtime that is a riot of color, with music floating through the air and dances that defy gravity. Greetings from Assam’s three-festival extravaganza, Bihu!
Consider Bihu as a necklace including three glistening gems:
- Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu): The April New Year’s celebration! Envision regal feasts, lively dancing, charming melodies, and parades. Before long, you’ll be exclaiming “Happy Bohag Bihu!”
- Kati Bihu (Kongali Bihu): “Thank You, Nature!” celebrations held in October through November. This Bihu is especially amazing because of the games, customs, and songs honouring Mother Earth.
- Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu): Families enjoy a feast of pork and vegetables while cosy bonfires in January burn away negativity. Everyone’s hearts are warmed by the drummers’ steady beat.
In this January month 2024 Magh Bihu is coming
Date of Assamese Magh Bihu
Held on the last day of the Assamese month “Pooh” (usually around the 14th of January), Magh Bihu signals the transition from the old year to the new. It’s a time to give thanks for a plentiful harvest, to cleanse negativity, and to rejoice in the joy of community.
Magh Bihu Festival
Magh Bihu is a celebration not just of the harvest, but also of life itself. Families prepare lavish feasts featuring pork, roasted vegetables, fish curries, and the quintessential Bhogali Jolpan (a rice dish cooked with meat and vegetables).
The air is filled with the rhythmic rhythms of Bihu Gaan songs, which depict tales of happiness, thankfulness, and camaraderie.
Where’s the Bihu Magic Happening?
Assam, Bihu’s playground, is tucked away in the highlands. The whole state is happy during the Bihu season, from busy towns to lush tea gardens.
Fun unlimited more than that
Bihu is a celebration of friends, family, and Assamese culture. Learning to dance, dressing brightly, and singing tunes that have been passed down through the ages are all part of it. From Assam, greeting you with outstretched arms, this is a warm hug.
Bihu Dance
The rhythm of the Dhol drums sets the stage for the energetic Bihu dances. Young and old alike lose themselves in the lively steps, hands swaying, feet stomping, faces beaming with infectious joy.
Every dance honours the essence of Magh Bihu in a different way, from the brisk Bihu Husori to the lively Bihu Gaan Bihuwa.
Are you ready to join the Bihu Festival Beat?
Plan a vacation to Assam during one of the Bihu seasons and immerse yourself in the charm! By seeing dancers glide and tasting native foods, you can get a sense of the Assamese spirit. Bihu is more than just a celebration; it’s an invitation to uncover the heart and spirit of Assam.
Bonus Tip: For a genuinely sweet experience, don’t miss Bihu delicacies like Pitha and Lakhimi!
