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Tiwa tribesmen recently celebrated Langkhun festival in Umsowai village in Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
About Langkhon Festival:
- Overview: A pre-harvest thanks-giving festival of the Tiwa tribe of Assam.
- Timing: Celebrated in October–November, just before the Rabi crop season.
- Core Belief: Involves worship of bamboo, seen as a symbol of prosperity and sustenance in Tiwa culture.
- Deities: Special prayers to Ramsa Devota and other local gods for crop protection, family welfare, and village prosperity.
- Ritual Practices: Include offerings, sacrifices, and prayers to drive away pestilence and evil forces and ensure a good paddy harvest.
- Duration: Celebrated for 2–4 days with active community participation.
- Traditional Dances: Langkhon dance, Moinari Khanthi, and Yangli form the cultural highlights.
- Folk Songs: Songs such as Lo Ho La Hai (naming, weddings, harvests) and Lali Hilali Lai (weddings) are integral to the festival.
- Games & Sports: Local games like Plasele and Sam Kava are organised, strengthening community bonds.
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1. Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur 3. Thong-To dance — Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? Options: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2* (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 |
