Bohag Bihu Celebrations in Bangalore

Bohag Bihu, the advent of the Assamese New
Year was celebrated by the Assamese community
in Bangalore on the 1st of May, 2004 in the
Cambridge layout Community Hall, Mahanagar
Palike, Bangalore. The Assamese New Year,
which falls on the 14th of April, heralds the
month of Bohag and celebrates the essence of
spring, beginning with the celebration of Bohag
Bihu all through the month.

The celebration in Bangalore was organized by
the Assam Bangalore Co-ordination Forum to
bring together the working populace of the city
and the student community to celebrate this rich
festival with great fan fare . It was a good break
for all those who attended, specially with the
lunch comprising of traditionally cooked
Assamese delicacies followed by a cultural
program. The traditional husori or the Bihu dance
was the main attraction of the festivities being
performed with the dhol, pepa, gagana and the
colourfully attired nasoni (dancers) in the
customary muga mekhala chadar.! A host of
talented students and working professionals
performed traditional and foot tapping modern
Assamese songs. In trend with the style of the
city, a fashion show showcasing the traditional,
ethnic and modern Assamese as well as North
Eastern wear was also choreographed. TheMay 2004
occasion brought in pleasant reminiscences of
home.
Contributed by Rrituraj Sharma