Tribes of Assam:Their Culture & Traditions
Hem Raj
M.Phil Research Scholar
Dept. of Mass Communication
M.Phil Research Scholar
Dept. of Mass Communication
B.B.A.U,
lucknow
Email
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Assam
is the land of diverse cultures. The people of the state of Assam are
intermixture of various racial stocks such as Mongoloid, Indo-Burmese,
Indo-Iranian and Aryan. The natives of the state of Assam are known as
"Asomiya" (Assamese), which is also the state language of Assam.The
state is also known for its tradition, obviously that’s comes from tribes and
as the state is rich in its tribes, culture, dresse and exotic way of life. The
state has a diverse tribes like Bodo, Kachari, Karbi, Miri, Mishimi, Rabha, etc
co-exist in Assam, although Assamese is the principal language of the state but
most tribes have their own languages; some of their traditions are
so unique and lively that these causes wonder to others. Boro (or Kachari),
Karbi, Kosh-Rajbanshi, Miri, Mishimi and Rabha are also among these tribes
exhibiting variety in tradition, culture, dresses, and exotic way of life.
Weaving
is among one of a tradition that they carry from generation to generation and
Assamese woman takes pride in doing so. The Assamese women produce the famous
Assam silk and cotton clothes of exquisite designs in their looms. Assam is
renowned for its exquisite silks namely Eri, Pat and the world famous Muga
silk. Gandhiji complimented the Assamese weavers as artists who could weave
dreams in their looms.
Unlike
others state the tribes of Assam are much developed. They are very conscious
about their language and culture.
