Festivals of North East India

Compose a Dialogue

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Children imagine you are a news reporter visiting Assam/Manipur. Compose a dialogue between you and village head-man seeking information about the celebrating of festivals. News reporter- Hello, I am Sudanshu, news reporter. I have come here to document the festivals of Assam. Will you please help me by giving some information. I want a write an article on these festivals. So the people in rest of india will know more about your state and its culture. Village Headman- Yes, sure I will certainly help you Newspaper – Please tell me something about your main festival. How do you celebrate it? Village Headman- Our important festival is Bihu. We celebrate it to mark the beginning of the harvesting season, the completion of sowing and the end of the harvest seasons. It is celebrated by people of all religions castes or tribes. We perform a special dance called Bihu dance where both young men and women participate. Traditional music is played using unusual instrument such as dhol, pepa, cymbals and a bamboo clapper. Competitions are arranged all over Assam.