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Assam to Stage Grand Bihu Festival in New Delhi, Celebrating Cultural Heritage
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 07:16 PM
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Assam will host a grand Bihu festival in New Delhi to showcase the state's cultural traditions and support the upcoming film on Lachit Barphukan.
Assam is set to host a grand Bihu festival in New Delhi, aiming to bring the state's vibrant cultural heritage to the national capital. The event, scheduled for early September, will feature traditional Assamese music, dance performances, and a showcase of regional cuisine.
Organizers say the festival will serve as a platform to promote Assamese culture among a wider audience and to generate interest in the forthcoming film about the legendary warrior Lachit Barphukan. The film, produced by a leading Indian studio, is expected to premiere at the same venue.
The Delhi venue will include a cultural pavilion, interactive stalls, and a live stage for performances by renowned Assamese artists. Local government officials and cultural bodies from Assam will attend to oversee the program and ensure authenticity in the representation of Bihu traditions.
This initiative follows a growing trend of inter-state cultural exchanges in India, where regional festivals are increasingly showcased in major cities to foster national unity and cultural appreciation.
Organizers say the festival will serve as a platform to promote Assamese culture among a wider audience and to generate interest in the forthcoming film about the legendary warrior Lachit Barphukan. The film, produced by a leading Indian studio, is expected to premiere at the same venue.
The Delhi venue will include a cultural pavilion, interactive stalls, and a live stage for performances by renowned Assamese artists. Local government officials and cultural bodies from Assam will attend to oversee the program and ensure authenticity in the representation of Bihu traditions.
This initiative follows a growing trend of inter-state cultural exchanges in India, where regional festivals are increasingly showcased in major cities to foster national unity and cultural appreciation.