Bihu Dance - Rongali Bihu Competitions

Rongali Bihu Competitions

In mid April, along with the onset of spring, falls the new year in the local calendar with the month of Bohag. Nowadays, during this period, there are Bihu competitions all over the Assam (as well as throughout the major locations with Assamese diaspora. These competitions attract visitors and locals alike in huge throngs. Apart from Bihu dance, there are competitions held to select the Bihu Kunwori (Bihu Princess) and various singing talents.

At the end of the month of Bohag there is also the farewell to the month commemorated by numerous Bohagi Bidai functions.