Assamese Culture is The Best

The culture of Assam is rich and diverse, which is a composite culture, born out of the convergence of various traditions. Since the state houses the largest number of tribes in the country, these tribes have contributed remarkably to the formation of Assamese culture. The culture of the state is unique and distinct from the cultures of other states. Its culture is an amalgamation of different customs, rituals, faith, lifestyle and traditions. Festivals form an integral part of the state’s culture and and most festivals that are celebrated in the state are agricultural festival as the primary occupation of the people residing in the state is cultivation.

Assamese culture in its true sense is a 'cultural system' composed of different sub-systems and interestingly, many of the source-cultures of it are still surviving either as sub-systems or as sister entities. The uniqueness of it lies in the traditions of showing respect towards areca-nut and betel leaves, which are considered to be very auspicious, respect towards Jaapi, towards elders, etc. Gamosa, Tamulpan and Xorai are the three symbols of respect, which is exclusive only to Assamese culture. Another important part of it is Bihu, which is a festival of the state and understood as the binding agent of Assamese people. It is the heart and soul of every Assamese and the local essence of celebration, goes beyond just the Assamese traditions with the huge number of ethnic tribes like Karbi, Mising, Boro, kachari, Dimasa, Tiwa, Rabha, etc. having their own distinct cultural features, components and forms. Nevertheless, Bihu is one such festival which is celebrated by every individual of the state irrespective of their ethnicity, religion and language.

Assamese weddings are another beautiful part of the state’s culture, which is distinctive and differs from rest of the country. Just like a Hindu wedding, an Assamese wedding also has pre wedding and post wedding rituals. The pre wedding rituals include Juran ceremony, Tel Diya custom, Pani Tola & Nuani tradition. The wedding rituals begin with the ceremonial bath of the bride and the groom. At night, the groom arrives at the house of the bride followed by a huge procession. There are several rituals that are associated with Assamese wedding; however, the “Biya Naam” is the most unique and indispensable facet of the wedding. After the wedding ceremony is over, the couple goes to groom's house where they are welcomed by the bridegroom's mother with traditional aarti. Khubakubuni and Aath Mongola are the two important rituals, which is carried out post wedding and forms an integral part of it.

Besides festivals and wedding, Assamese culture is rich in music, dance, arts and craft. The state boasts of several dance forms and music, which are exclusive to Assam owing to the presence of different tribes. Its art and craft as well is beautiful and popular all over the world. Owing to these reasons, Assamese culture is the best one among all. However, the most important aspect that makes it the best one is the merger of different traditions and customs that forms a single culture, distinguishing it from rest of the cultures of the country.