Bagurumba (बागुरुम्बा)
The Bodo community has many folk dances to boast. Among them the best and the most attractive is the Bagurumba dance. This is mainly a formation dance with slow steps and outstretched hands. About a score of girls dressed in colourful attire perform this dance to the accompaniment of Bodo traditional musical instruments. A tourist […]
Bodo Festivals (बर’ फोरबो)
बैसागु (Bwisagu): Bwisagu, or (बैसागु) is one of the most popular seasonal festivals of the Bodos of Assam. The Bodos call this popular festival “Bwisagu”, which means the start of the new year. Bwisagu is a Boro word which originated from the word “Bwisa” that means “year” or “age” and “Agu” that means “starting” or “start”. This Bwisagu festival is observed […]