EP 254- Taralangso Village Assam: असम के तारालंगसो गांव में लगता है Karbi Youth Festival

EP 254- Taralangso Village Assam: असम के तारालंगसो गांव में लगता है Karbi Youth Festival

the Karbi Youth Festival

This unknown tribal festival of India is slowly making a limelight into the world trivia. Most of the ethnic festivals in the north east India have originated in the later part of the 80's. This makes the Karbi Youth Festival the oldest Ethnic Festival of India.Taralangso is a village is Assam.

Karbi Youth Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Karbi People living in East and West Karbi Anglong district and other districts in the Northeast Indian state of Assam, with occasional participation from other tribes and states of Northeastern India. It is considered the oldest ethnic festival in India. It is organised by Karbi Cultural Society (KCS). It is locally known as "Karbi Riso-Nimso Rong Aje".

The main event is held/celebrated on 15–19 February of every year in Karbi Peoples Hall (KPH), Taralangso situated in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong district of the Indian state of Assam.

15 FebruaryThe first day is a ceremonial day. Opening of the festival, arrivals and welcoming of participants and contestants.16 FebruaryStart of events. Contest in various traditional game, theme etc. ie.- oral recitation.17 February18 FebruaryPageant, Strongmen, Rap battle etc.19 FebruaryClosing events, Music festival etc.

Concurrently, various traditional songs, dances competitions take place at four open stages during the length of the festival.

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