Culture and tradition

Festivals

Three Pisu (Bihu)

This is a significant festival celebrated by the Tiwa tribe, similar to the Bihu festival celebrated by other communities in Assam, India. It usually marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and involves various cultural activities, feasting, and traditional rituals.

Borot Utsav

Borot Utsav is another important festival of the Tiwa tribe. It likely involves grand celebrations, possibly marking a significant event or season in their culture.

Sogra Pahuja

Sogra Pahuja could be a festival celebrating the harvest or an occasion to honor ancestors or deities. The specifics would depend on Tiwa traditions.

Wanchuwa

This festival may have religious or cultural significance for the Tiwa tribe, possibly related to agriculture, worship, or community bonding.

Jonbeel Mela

Jonbeel Mela is a famous fair held annually in Assam, where various tribes, including the Tiwa, gather to exchange goods, socialize, and strengthen bonds.

Kabla Pahuja

Kabla Pahuja might be another harvest festival or a ritualistic event observed by the Tiwa community.

Langkhon Pahuja

Similar to Kabla Pahuja, Langkhon Pahuja could be another festival associated with agriculture or religious ceremonies within the Tiwa culture.

Yangli Pahuja

This festival likely has its own unique customs and traditions within the Tiwa tribe, possibly related to specific deities, myths, or historical events.

Dance

Langkhon Fuja Mishawa

This is a traditional dance of the Tiwa tribe of Assam. It likely involves rhythmic movements and gestures, accompanied by music, and is performed on special occasions, festivals, or cultural events.

This dance involves balancing earthen pitchers on the head while performing graceful movements. It is typically performed by women and is a popular folk dance among various tribes in Assam, including the Tiwa.

Bihu Dance

While Bihu is a festival celebrated by various communities in Assam, the Tiwa tribe likely has their own version of the Bihu dance, incorporating their unique style and movements.

Wanchuwa Dance

As Wanchuwa is mentioned as one of the festivals of the Tiwa tribe, it’s possible that there is a specific dance associated with this festival, reflecting its cultural significance.

Song

Barat Songs

These songs are associated with the Barat Festival in the Tetelia Kingdom of Kamrup District. They likely celebrate the festivities and cultural significance of the Barat Festival, which could include themes of community, celebration, and tradition.

Lai Hillai Songs

Traditional folk songs of love, the Lai Hillai songs may express themes of romance, longing, and relationships, reflecting the emotional aspects of Tiwa culture.

Aarkura Geet

Another form of folk song associated with the plains Tiwa tribe, Aarkura Geet likely revolves around agricultural themes. It may celebrate the cycles of planting, harvesting, and agricultural practices central to the livelihood of the Tiwa people.

Ratisewa Songs

These are devotional folk songs associated with the Ratisewa religious ceremony. They may involve themes of spirituality, devotion, and religious rituals observed by the Tiwa community.

Godalboria Songs (Pachorojia Godalboria)

Specifically tied to the five small kingdoms of the Tiwa tribe under Ahom rule in Assam, these songs celebrate various stages of agricultural activities. They are performed collectively, expressing joy and merriment during tilling, sowing, and harvesting seasons. There are two types: those performed without dance and those accompanied by dance moves, reflecting the rhythm and energy of agricultural labor.