BUSU DIMA :

BUSU DIMA :  IT is actually known as “ Bishu” , “Bi” means pary and “Shu” means asking thepeace in the world. The Busu Dima Festival is the biggest festival of the Dimasas. The Dimasas celebrate “Busu Dima” generally on 27th January every year  in a bid to keep alive our traditional food, culture, sports, eating newly grown autumnal rice  . This festival is an integral part of society and culture of the Dimasas. This festival is usually celebrated when all the works of jhum cutilvation  are completed every year  .Thus the ‘Busu’ is the occasion for relaxation from hard toils. Large numbers of Dimasa people  celebrate this joyous festival with song and dance. Every body of all ages  – young boys & girls, and old in traditional dress  participate in ‘Baidima’ dance form  which depend on instrumental music. The Khram (drum) follows the rhythm of the muri (fife). The whole night is passed in dancing and merry making. ‘Judima( Rice Beer), pork, chicken, fish etc. are enjoyed during the ‘Busu’. Thus the ‘Busu’ symbolizes the unity and  co-existence among the people of Dimasas