Festivals of Tinsukia
The culture of Tinsukia consists of lively and colourful traditions of the people residing here in the district. The tribal communities dwelling in this part of Assam have their own indigenous heritage and culture. The culture of Tinsukia is very rich and diverse with a lot of festivals and fairs that are celebrated with spirit and zest by the people here. The traditional attires and folklore of this place has its own charm and beauty. Some of the festivals that are celebrated in this district are Bihu, Shapawang Yawng Manau Poi, Tuluni and Saghi Festival, Ali aye Ligang, etc.
Tuluni Festival

Bihu
Bihu
is the festival of Assam. It is of three types and each Bihu has its
own significance. There is Bohag Bihu, Magh Bihu and Kati Bihu. Bohag
Bihu marks the start of the new Assamese year. During this Bihu, the
younger takes the blessings of the older by touching their feet and
delicious Assamese delicacies are prepared by every Assamese household.
Magh Bihu on the other hand, is the festival of food for during this
Bihu, people have feast and bonfires with closed ones. Kati Bihu is the
last bihu of the year, which is rather a peaceful Bihu where the Tulsi
plant is lit with candles and earthen lamps. People pray in order
provide them with good and healthy crops during this Bihu.
Ali-Aye-Ligang
Ali-Aye-Ligang is a festival celebrated by the
Mishing tribe at the end of the month of February. The festival is to
welcome the God of Rain, Indra in order have a fruitful cultivation. The
festival is that of merry-making and happiness with people singing and
dancing with enthusiasm.
Saghi Festival
Another important festival of the semi Nagas, is the Saghi festival. This festival is also a festival of
crops and hence it signifies the abundant harvest of crops. This festival is generally celebrated during the month of August when reaping of the harvest starts. Preparation for the festival starts with people preparing for the grand feast by working in groups to earn wages and celebrate the festival in a grand manner. Community feasts are organized where people have delicious cuisines and then sing and dance with merriment.
