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Dimasa Kachari is a sub group of the ‘Greater Kachari’ clan. There are large Dimasa Kachari settlements in Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong, Nowgong and Cachar districts of Assam. A small number of Dimasa people have settled in Nagaland too. The Dimasa Kacharis of Cachar district are known as Barmans.…
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Husori is performed in the courtyards of villagers, which may have started during the Ahom rule. Initially it was performed in the courtyard of Rangghor to entertain the king, then moved to the courtyards of officials and, finally, it gained popularity with the villagers as well. During the period…
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The word ‘mukoli’ means an open space. The Mukoli Bihu performance is performed in open space amidst nature. Earlier when women were not allowed to participate in the Husori performance, Mukoli Bihu was a platform where boys and girls got the opportunity to get together and perform. This…
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Bohag Bihu also known as Rongali Bihu is the most popular Bihu celebration in the month of April, on the occasion of the Assamese New Year. This module is an in-depth exploration of Bohag Bihu through articles, images, an interview and performances.
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English Transcript
The processing of mahi (traditional ink) is usually carried out in the winter month of Puh (Assamese month which falls around December-January). In order to make the ink a number of ingredients are required. The text is written with the help of a pen that is usually made from…
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Mridu Moucham Bora is an artist who hails from a place called Dhing in Assam. He has been working in the area of manuscript painting in Assam for more than a decade and has a great deal of practical knowledge in this field of work. In this interview, he speaks about his journey so far as a…
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Chittaranjan Borah is an artist, folk art collector and writer on various subjects pertaining to local history and folk arts. He is the founder of an organisation called Kolong Kala Kendra in Puranigudam, Assam, that works towards preservation and promotion of different forms of traditional arts…
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