Upcoming Events & Festivals in Assam

Upcoming Events & Festivals in Assam

Assam, the northeastern state of India, is known for its rich Cultural heritage and diverse festivals. The state is famous for celebrating various traditional festivals with great pomp and show. These festivals provide a glimpse into the Assamese culture and traditions. In this article, we will discuss the upcoming events and festivals in Assam, which are worth attending.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Bihu Festivals
• Rongali Bihu
• Kongali Bihu
• Bhogali Bihu
• Brahmaputra Beach Festival
• Ambubachi Mela
• Jonbeel Mela
• Majuli Festival
• Dehing Patkai Festival
• Karbi Youth Festival
• Guwahati International Film Festival
• Doul Utsav
• Baishagu Festival
• Conclusion
• FAQs

Introduction

Assam, known for its tea plantations, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage, is a land of various festivals and events. The state has a unique blend of traditional and modern culture, which is reflected in its festivals. These festivals are an integral part of the Assamese culture and traditions. The festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal, and people from all over the world come to witness these festivals.

Bihu Festivals

Bihu is the most significant festival of Assam and is celebrated thrice a year- Rongali Bihu, Kongali Bihu, and Bhogali Bihu.

Assam is a state in North-eastern India. It shares borders with Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Meghalaya and Manipur to the west, Burma (Myanmar) to the south east and Bangladesh to the south. Assam also has a coastline of 1,600 km along its western border with Andaman Sea at Diglipur district making it one of the longest borders in India. There are several places in Assam which are worth visiting on any trip to this state like Sonagachi area where foreigners mostly go for prostitution purpose only but if we talk about culture then there is no place like Sonagachi where one can see all kind of people from different parts of India converge together celebrate their heritage

Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra- A cultural festival of Assam

Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra is a cultural festival of Assam. It is held in the capital city of Guwahati and it is organized by the National Library Hall. The festival organizes various events like plays, musical concerts and dance performances which attract people from all over India to this place every year.

The main purpose behind organizing such an event is to promote art forms like drama, music etc., so that they can be preserved through generations to come.

Kolkata Book Fair(KFF) - A literary fair in Kolkata, India

Kolkata Book Fair(KFF) - A literary fair in Kolkata, India. It is held every year at the National Library Hall on the second weekend of February. The event provides an opportunity for publishers and authors to meet with readers, book sellers and librarians from all over the country. The fair also features many workshops that are organized by various institutions like NLSIU or CCS University which include writing skills enhancement sessions; book promotion workshops; storytelling sessions etc.,

Srimanta Sankardev International Festival of Music and Dance (SSIFMAD) - A cultural and musical festival held at Sonagachi area in Kolkata, India

The Srimanta Sankardev International Festival of Music and Dance (SSIFMAD) is an annual cultural festival held at Sonagachi area in Kolkata, India. It was started in 1999 by Assam State Institute for Culture and Art (ASICA) under Srimanta Sankardev Foundation to promote the spiritual values through music and dance forms. The festival has been organized by ASICA every year since then with a different theme each year like “Songs from the Heart” or “A Celebration of Assam Culture” etc., which reflects its aim to promote local culture throughout India as well as abroad through this event

Brahmaputra Culture Week - An annual event to celebrate the diversity of cultures in Assam

Brahmaputra Culture Week is a cultural festival which sees people from different parts of India converge in Guwahati to celebrate their heritage. It takes place at the National Library Hall and is a platform for the exchange of ideas and culture.

The first edition was held in 2013 with participation from artists, writers, dancers and musicians. The second edition saw participation from more than 1000 participants including students from various universities across Assam as well as other parts of India like Bihar & Jharkhand who came together on this occasion to promote scientific temper among youth through dance forms such as Kathakali & Mohiniyattam etc., which were introduced by Pandit Shankarrao Bhosale during this time period (1912-1914).

Kamrup Bhaskar Jayanti - An annual event to celebrate Assamese culture

Kamrup Bhaskar Jayanti is a cultural festival which sees people from different parts of India converge in Guwahati to celebrate their heritage. It takes place at the National Library Hall every year on the first day of Baishakh (April), when people come together to celebrate this important day in Assam's history.

The event aims at promoting traditional arts and crafts, literature, theatre and dance among others across the state by hosting competitions for amateur artists as well as professionals who represent various fields such as painting, sculpture etc., along with cultural performances by artists like Udit Narayan (a renowned actor), Ratna Nath Goswami (a singer), Ravikiran Hazarika & Pragya Sarma (musicians).

Ahom Mela - A cultural festival which sees people from different parts of India converge in Guwahati to celebrate their heritage. It takes place at the National Library Hall

Ahom Mela - A cultural festival which sees people from different parts of India converge in Guwahati to celebrate their heritage. It takes place at the National Library Hall, which is located on College Street.

It was first held in 2016 and is usually held over three days during the month of January every year. The festival features various cultural performances, workshops and exhibitions that highlight Assamese culture as well as other important aspects of Assam's history.

Conclusion

These events and festivals are a great way to learn more about Assam, its culture and people. They also give a chance for people from different parts of India to come together for mutual benefit.