- By Ishika Mundhra
Assam, also known as "tea country", is a land of captivating landscapes, heritage, and culture. Its cultural landscape is woven with threads of history, tradition, and ethnicity, Assam is a blend of various ethnic communities. The state is home to the Assamese people, who are in the majority, along with other indigenous tribes like the Bodos, the Karbis, the Mishings, and the Rabhas. The Assamese language is the predominant language spoken in the state.
The state also has a traditional attire. Men generally wear the dhoti and kurta, often paired with a distinctive scarf called the 'gamocha'. While women wear in the 'mekhela chador', a two-piece garment consisting of a skirt-like lower part (mekhela) and an upper cloth (chador) draped gracefully around the body.
Music and dance are also integral parts of Assamese culture. Bihu dance, performed during the Bihu festival, is perhaps the most famous dance form of the state followed by other dance forms like Sattriya, Ojapali, and Bagurumba.
The state is also known for its festivals like Bihu festival. The Bihu festival, comprising three distinct forms - Rongali Bihu, Bhogali Bihu, and Kongali Bihu - marks the different stages of the agricultural calendar and is the most important festival in the state.
Assamese cuisine is a delightful blend of flavors and ingredients mostly made from rice along with fish, meat, or vegetables. Traditional dishes like 'masor tenga' (sour fish curry), 'xaak bhaji' (leafy greens stir-fried with spices), and 'pitha' (rice cakes) are popular delicacies of the state.
Assam is also renowned for its handicrafts and handloom products. Silk weaving, particularly the production of Assam silk, including Muga, Eri, and Pat silk, is a famous art of the state. Additionally, bamboo and cane craft, pottery, and traditional jewelry making are also important part of Assamese handicrafts.
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