Ali-Ai-Ligang, the spring festival of the Mishing Tribe is the most colourful festival held every year on the first Wednesday (Ligange lange) of the month of 'Ginmur Polo' (February-March). 'Ali' means root, seed; 'Ai' means fruit and 'Ligang' means sow. That is why 'ceremonial' sowing of paddy starts on this day. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.A dance is performed by the young boys and girls, characterized by brisk stepping, flinging and flapping of hands and swaying of hips reflecting youthful passion, reproductive urge and joie-de-vivre.
"Poro Aapong" or rice beer, Pork and dried fish is essential for the feast. The festival continues for five days and during this festival certain taboos with respect to the cutting of trees, fishing, ploughing, burning jungles etc. are strictly observed.
The Ali-ai-Ligang Festival is celebrated in the state of Assam, northeast of India. The state of Assam is a land of fairs and festivals, the majority of which are celebrated with the flavor of brotherhood and harmony. Most of the tribal festivals celebrated in Assam, are springtime festivals, related to the cultivation or harvest. The Festival of Ali-ai-Ligang in Assam is a spring festival celebrated by the Mishing Tribe of people.
The Ali-ai-Ligang Festival in Assam is celebrated during the spring season. It is held every year on the first Wednesday of the month of ‘Ginmur Polo’ or February-March. The Ali-ai-Ligang Festival in Assam goes on continuously for 5 days.