Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers extended warm greetings to the people of Assam and the Assamese diaspora on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, a festival that signifies new beginnings, prosperity, and unity. PM Modi described Bihu as a vibrant celebration of Assamese culture that is gaining popularity nationwide, wishing for a year filled with success, happiness, and good health.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also joined the festivities, conveying his wishes for happiness, prosperity, and good health on Bohag Bihu, emphasizing its cultural and emotional significance. Similarly, Union Minister J.P. Nadda extended his greetings, hoping for prosperity and joy in the Assamese New Year, encouraging new hopes and bright beginnings for all.
Bihu, the chief cultural and harvest festival of Assam, is celebrated by all Assamese people irrespective of their religious or social backgrounds. The festival, consisting of three distinct celebrations marking various phases of the agricultural cycle, is highlighted by Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, celebrated in mid-April as the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring.
The week-long festivities of Bihu include vibrant dances, traditional songs, communal feasts, and the donning of new attire. Additionally, people exchange the traditional Assamese Gamocha, symbolizing respect and goodwill. These celebrations showcase Assam’s cultural richness, its close ties to nature, and agricultural traditions, uniting communities in joy, harmony, and rejuvenation.
