Biju Festival
Biju, a colourful festival is celebrated by the Chakma community for 3 days, marking the dawn of a New Year for them.The festival is also celebrated by seven other ethnic groups in Tripura: Marma, Tangchangya, Tripuris, Mro, Khumi, Khiyang and Chak. The Marmas call the festival "Sangraig", Tangchangya refer to it as "Bishu", Truipis call it "Baisuk" and Ahmia name it "Bihu".Biju is an an....
Biju, a colourful festival is celebrated by the Chakma community for 3 days, marking the dawn of a New Year for them.The festival is also celebrated by seven other ethnic groups in Tripura: Marma, Tangchangya, Tripuris, Mro, Khumi, Khiyang and Chak. The Marmas call the festival "Sangraig", Tangchangya refer to it as "Bishu", Truipis call it "Baisuk" and Ahmia name it "Bihu".Biju is an ancient pageant originally held to ensure the new agricultural season would end in a good harvest. Today it represents a chance to celebrate and showcase the rich cultural diversity of the Chakma people. The main aim of celebrating the festival is to create awareness about the culture and traditions of the Chakma community among the young generation.
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Activities
On the first day-Phool Biju, people pay floral tributes to the nearby rivers.
The second day-Mul Biju, is celebrated with the performance of traditional songs and dances, culminating with the famous Biju dance.
On the third and final day, known as Gotche Potche Biju, elders of the community are honoured with an elaborate feast and renew marriage vows with their spouses.
Different Cultural programs including Chakma Dance,Marma Chata Nach, Jolkeli etc. are performed during the festival to highlight the indigenous peoples distinct cultural heritage.
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Information & Cultural Affairs Department
Director, ICA Department
Gandhighat , Agartala ,Tripura , 799001
03812324688
icadirector[dot]tripura[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport,
which is 10 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Agartala Railway Station,
which is 7 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Agartala,
which is 0KMs away.
