Assam
Suwari Festival Celebrated in Assam
- 27 Apr 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The 114th edition of the Suwari Festival was recently celebrated in Boko in Assam with vibrant cultural performances and traditional events.
Key Points
- Festival: The Suwari Festival is celebrated in Boko town of Kamrup district in Assam and has been observed for nearly a century by local communities.
- The festival showcases the rich cultural traditions of various indigenous communities such as Rabha, Bodo, Garo, Gorkha, and Koch-Rajbongshi.
- Link with Bihu: It is celebrated on the seventh day of the Rongali Bihu festival, symbolising agricultural prosperity and the arrival of the spring harvesting season.
- Major Attractions: Key highlights include traditional events such as the “Hana Ghora” horse dance, “Paro Bah” dance, tug-of-war, bamboo climbing, foot races, and horse races.
- Various folk dances are performed during the festival, including Bihu dance, Rabha dances (Farkanti and Bogejari), Bodo dances (Dhwimali and Mawsaglang), and the Garo Wangala dance.
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