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Rongali Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring, with Bihu dance, traditional music, community celebrations, distinctive clothing and rural traditions creating a wide range of photographic subjects.
Guwahati and Bihu celebration venues across Assam, Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, India
Bihu
Bihu is Assam's major cultural festival, celebrated through traditional dance, music, community gatherings and seasonal traditions, providing strong opportunities for documentary, street and cultural photography.
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2027 edition
2027 edition: 14 April 2027 – 20 April 2027
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A living ritual calendar for documentary photographers
Rongali Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring, with Bihu dance, traditional music, community celebrations, distinctive clothing and rural traditions creating a wide range of photographic subjects.
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