Tribes of Assam:Their Culture and Traditions

Tribes of Assam:Their Culture & Traditions

Hem Raj
M.Phil Research Scholar
Dept. of Mass Communication

B.B.A.U, lucknow

Email ID- hem.ranchi@gmail.com

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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.

Key Words: -Assamese,Tribes, Culture, Language