Bihu is one of the most popular
festival is observed with immense joy and gaiety in the the state of
Assam. Celebrated to mark the change of season, it is celebrated thrice
a year. The history of Bihu celebration can be traced to 3500 B.C., when
it is was celebrated for around a month, in the present times, it is
however celebrated for a week. The first of the three Bihus, is
celebrated in the month of April coinciding with other harvest festivals
like Sankranti, Chait or Baisakhi
It is a time for rejoicing as well as praying for a bountiful harvest.
Incessant dancing, singing mark the occasion. Dancing was earlier
restricted only to men, but with the change in times, women folk is
sometimes made a part of dancing. Some people observe lot of praying and
fasting,a night before the beginning of the festive celebration.
Dancing and beauty competitions are organised during the entire week,
increasing the enjoyment of the native people. Bull fights and Bird
fights are another major source of attraction and entertainment during
the week long celebration. The entire state of Assam rejoices in the
festival.
