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The Culture of Assam...
Map of Assam Culture Dhubri Dibrugarh Digboi Goal-Para Guwahati Jorahat Kamrup Kaziranga Majuli	Culture and Festivals of Assam : The State of Assam is known for its multicultural facets. A large number of Tribes and Subtribes have settled in this state giving it a unique cultural heritage. The state is home for a large number of colorful festivals. The most famous of them all is the Bihu. The festival of Bihu takes place in three forms, Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu in April, Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu in January and Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu in October/ November. Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu is the most important Bihu. It is celebrated across the region with gala fanfare by most of the races that inhabit the state. Different races have their own festival. The Bodo tribes celebrate Baisagu, The Rabha tribe celebrate Baikhu, the Mising tribe Ali-Ai-Ligang and the Deoris tribe celebrate Bohhaggio Bishu. All these festivals are celebrated around the same time as Rongali Bihu. Around the time of Magh Bihu, the Miring tribe celebrate Nara-siga Bihu, Pushy Par or Tushu Puja is celebrated by the tea tribes. Other community festivals of Assam includes Rongker of Karbis, Rajini Gabra and Harni Gabra of Dimasa tribe. The festivals in Assam is mostly celebrated by the whole community together. The simplicity of the festivals reflects the simplicity of the people themselves. Usually the festivals are celebrated in an open place known as Namghar. Bamboo sticks and banana leaves are profusely used and nutritious food such as sprouted grams and fruits are offered during worship. The Tourism department of Govt. of Assam organizes six festivals every year to encourage tourists. These festivals are : # Majuli Festival # Elephant Festival # Brahmaputra Beach Festival # Dehing Patkai Festival # Tea Festival # Rongali Utsav
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