Kamargaon Rongali Bihu Festival Kicks Off Its 47th Session

BOKAKHAT — The 47th session of the Kamargaon Regional Rongali Bihu Celebration got underway on Tuesday morning, marking another year of one of the region's most anticipated cultural gatherings.

The festivities opened with the ceremonial hoisting of the main Bihu flag by celebration committee President Prasanna Dutta. In keeping with tradition, 46 flags were also hoisted simultaneously by prominent individuals from across the region.

Students Take Centre Stage

The opening day also saw the inauguration of drawing and essay competitions for students, launched by Indrajit Phukan, Principal of Kamargaon Higher Secondary School.

The competitions are a regular fixture of the celebration, giving young participants a platform to engage with Bihu's cultural significance through creative expression.

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What's on the Programme This Year

This year's edition features a lineup that blends tradition with community celebration. Highlights include creative dance performances, Jeng Bihu, and a junior Bihuwoti competition.

The cultural magazine Thereju will also be released as part of the proceedings — a publication that has become a marker of the event's literary and artistic side.

Rounding off the programme, the Seuj Cultural Award 2026 will be presented, continuing a tradition that has recognised distinguished contributions to the region's cultural life in previous years.