AGARTALA, May 15 (TIWN): DM west Millind Ramteke on Sunday inaugurated a program on Rongali Bihu 2016 at RS Bhawan. As a part of the program, the much traditional Bihu flag was hoisted in presence of several dignitaries in the morning. The program is scheduled to be celebrated in two different sections and the cultural program section will be held in the evening.

It is to be mentioned here that Power Minister Manik Dey, MP Jiten Chowdhury are also scheduled to inaugurate the cultural fest in the evening and will also unfurl the souvenir “Bohagi”.

Reportedly, a performance will also be made by the children of members of Asom Association of Tripura, and the program will also be addressed by Ayub Hussein, chief convenor Rongali bihu celebration committee-2016.

Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is the most important of all the three Bihu festivals of Assam and marks the onset of the Assamese New Year, the spring season, and the new harvest season for the agrarian community. It is celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm. It is equivalent to the festivals like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, etc. that are celebrated all around India and marks the first day of the Hindu New Year.

With a combination of standard customs and some unique tribe based traditions, the streets and communities of Assam pop out with the crowd immersed in festivities. Moreover, Rongali Bihu is celebrated over a period of few days than just one and there's never too much of the celebrations and the festive spirit.