INTRODUCTION :-
The Northeast festivals celebrates the rich cultural heritage of india’s northeastern states, showcasing vibrant music,dance,food,crafts, & traditions,fostering unity & awareness of the region’s diversity.
1.Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)
It’s Origin :- Chapchar Kut is estimated to have started in 1450- 1700 A.D. in a village Suaipui. The festivals patently derived when the hunters returned home(in their village) in empty handed, to make up for the disappointment, the village chief proposed an impormptu feast with rice beer and meat. Since then the festival is repeated by the village of Suaipui.
Chapchar kut was 1st revived in 1962 on vast scale in Aizwal, it also spring festival, called Mizo New year. Chapchar Kut is now held annually in the month of March. People dance, perform skits, play musical instruments to celebrate their beloved festival with the aims of bringing brotherhood among the people.
IMP:: chapchar is typically celebrated in the month of November. This festival promotes social cohesion among the Mizo people.
2.Bihu Festival (Assam)
Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam. The word “Bihu” comes from the sanskrit word “Bishu”, which means “to pray for blessings & prosperity during the season of harvest.”
There are 3 type of Bihu celebrated in Assam:
- Bohag Bihu :- This is celebrated in the month of bohag (Baishak,the middle of April) & the most exubernatly celebrated Bihu. It also known as Rangoli Bihu.
- The 1st day of the bhog bihu is called Gour Bihu.
- Magh Bihu :- Celebrated in the month of “Magh”(The middle january)
- Kati Bihu :- Celebrated in the month of “kati”(Kartika, the middle of octber).
IMP:: Each bihu has it’s unique customs,rituals,& festivities, highlighting the agricultural heritage & cultural richness of Assam.
3. Ziro Festival Of Music (Arunachal pradesh)
Ziro festival of music is an outdoor music festival held in Ziro Vally in Arunachal Pradesh. The festival was founded in 2012. It is celebrated for 4 days and is hosted by member of the Apatani people in Ziro and is a most Eco-Friendly festival. The festival has three stages, Donyi(Sun), Pillo(Moon), & Takar(Star).
Formalities For Ziro:- All non-Arunachali indians need an inner line permit and forigner need a protected area permit to enter AP. These are available at state tourist offices in all major indian cities.
IMP:: Ziro festivals of music as a vibrant cultural event that promotes music, community, & sustainability in the beauty of Ziro festivals.
4. Shillong Autumn Festivals (Meghalaya)
The Shillong Autumn Festival is cultural celebration of the state’s rich cultural legacy, showcasing well-known musicians form the state and country. Shillong knowns as indian’s rock capital for its thriving music culture, promises to be a blast for music fans.
It features local artits,cultural performance & outdoor activities like boat rides & food stalls, attracting tourists to experience the scenic charm & rich heritage of shillong during the autumn season.
IMP:: Shillong Autumn festival celebrate the culture of Meghalaya.
5. Hornbill Festival(Nagaland)
It was founded on 1st december 2000. The Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in the state of Nagaland. The festival represents all ethnic groups of Nagaland for which it is also called the festival of festivals.
The festival is named after the hornbill, The large and colour forest bird which is displayed in the folklore of most of the state’s folk groups. The main venue of the Hornbill festival held at the kisama heritage village located in the Southern Angami region of kohima district which is about 12kms from kohima.
IMP::It is organized by department of state tourism and department of Art & Culture.
6.Sonam Lhochhar Festival (sikkim)
Sonam Lochar is a festival that marks the beginnig of the Tamang New Year in sikkim. The festival is celebrated with blissfulness & prayful fevor for five to fifteen days.
It is celebrated by Tamangs n takes place at devout community and homes. Sonam Lhochhar begins on the 1st day of the new moon in the month of Magh, Which is when Lord Budhha is believed to have been born.
IMP:: Sonam Lhochhar is a Tibent new year celebration by Tamang community.
7. Lui Nagai Ni (Manipur)
It is one of the main festivals of Manipur & is popularly seed exhibition festival. After this celebration cultivation is begun by the Naga tribe. Various cultural shows, including dance & music are essential part of this festival. It strengthens the integration & affiliation among the people.
IMP:: Month of celebration: 14th & 15th Febuary.
CONLUSION :- The northeast festivals celebrates the rich culutural diversity of india’s northeastern states, promoting tourism,economic oppertunities, & cross cultural interaction. It serves as a platform for showcasing traditional culture of the region.
