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The vibrant essence of Assam’s Bihu celebrations soared to unparalleled heights as music maestro Zubeen Garg sparked an electrifying atmosphere with his sensational stage entry in Majuli, the cultural heartland of Assam. In a moment of sheer spectacle that captivated onlookers, Garg made a grand arrival atop a JCB, infusing an unexpected yet exhilarating twist […]
A much-anticipated Bihu function in Dharapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati, turned into a scene of chaos and despair as the pandal where Assam’s beloved singer Zubeen Garg was scheduled to perform collapsed during preparations. The incident, which occurred amidst stormy winds, shocked attendees and sparked panic among the crowd, shattering the festive atmosphere. Initially […]
The Tadong College Auditorium in Sikkim was infused with the lively colors and contagious energy of the Assamese Bihu festival, as the Sikkim University Assamese Society (SUAS) hosted a grand celebration. The event served as a gathering point for Assamese students studying in Sikkim and professionals from the community to rejoice in their main festival, […]
The festive spirit of Bohag Bihu resonated in the skies as a video surfaced depicting cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) celebrating the cherished Assamese festival in Myanmar. In the video, members of the rebel group were captured singing traditional ‘Husori’ songs and partaking in the joyous festivities dressed in camouflage trousers, […]
Former Chief Minister of Assam and Lok Sabha candidate for the Dibrugarh constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal, graced the Goru Bihu celebrations at Bajalatali in Tinsukia. The event, organized by the Yuvak Sangha and Library, honored the cherished tradition that embodies the essence of Assamese culture. The festivities drew a jubilant gathering of locals, who came together […]
Assam embarked on its week-long celebration of Rongali Bihu on Saturday, April 13, with the commencement of Goru Bihu, a day dedicated to venerating livestock. Primarily observed by rural residents, Goru Bihu marks the initiation of the seven-day-long Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu festival. It falls on the final day of the Assamese calendar month […]
Nagaland’s Tourism & Higher Education Minister, Temjen Imna Along, recently showcased his cross-cultural camaraderie by extending heartfelt Rongali Bihu greetings to the people of Assam through a vibrant social media post. Taking to the microblogging platform X, Minister Along shared a delightful message, expressing warm wishes for the Assamese community. In his post, he wrote, […]
Guwahati: Assam is currently implementing altogether for yet another Guinness World Record after entering its name for the largest Bihu dance performance with more than 11,000 artists. The Bodo community of Assam wants to promote their traditional dance, the Bagarumba dance, on the global stage. Following Bihu’s thunderous debut into the Guinness Book of World […]
Guwahati: Bollywood actress of the yesteryears, has at last apologised to the people of Assam for her error in referring to Bihu as a Bihar festival. Hema Malini apologised for her incorrect greeting in a post on Twitter on Friday, a day later. She called it a “mistake” and said she was “sorry” about it. […]
Guwahati: More than 11,000 dancers and drummers will perform the “largest Bihu performance in a single venue” at Sarusajai Stadium of Guwahati to enter Assam’s name in the Guinness Book of World Records. The performance was postponed and will now take place on April 13 at roughly 5:30 pm. It had previously been planned for […]