CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -With Judima, a traditional rice wine from Dima Hasao district of Assam, earning the Geographical Identification tag earlier this year, heading to a festival that celebrates this unique drink of the Dima community seems a good decision.

Detailed explanation-2: -Baishagu. This festival is celebrated in Assam with much pomp and enthusiasm. This festival is commonly celebrated by the tribe of ‘Boro Kacharis’ of Assam and it is the famous festival of the Boros. Famous for its myriad colours and merriment, ‘Baishagu’ is generally celebrated by the Bodo Kacharis during mid April.

Detailed explanation-3: -Busu Dima (Bishu Dima) is an annual cultural festival celebrated by the Dimasa Kachari tribe of India. It is the biggest harvesting festival. It is celebrated after the completion of grain harvest in different villages. The festival is usually organized in January.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bishu Dima (also known as Busu Dima) is the biggest local festival of Dima Hasao district in Assam. A post-harvest festival of the Dimasa Kachari tribe, it is celebrated in every town and village of the hill district. “Dima” alludes to the Dimasa tribe, while “Busu/Bishu” refers to Bihu.