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In Assam, the distinctive phases of an agricultural cycle
is celebrated as the three Bihu festivals – the Bohaag Bihu,
Kaati Bihu and the Maagh Bihu. The Bohaag Bihu also called
the Rongali Bihu marks the sowing time, the advent of a new
agricultural year. Gay spirit of spring marks the celebration
of Bohaag Bihu which continues for several days. During the
celebrations, the young girls in the villages don their traditional
attire and sing Bihugeets ( folk songs). These gatherings
of young girls singing bihugeets and dancing is known as the
Mukoli Bihus.
The festive food
of the occasion is the special cake known as the pitha. The people
visit eash others houses, distribute sweets to their neighbours
and hold grand feasts. The Bihu fairs are organized where people
participate in the games and the general revelry.
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