Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Book Promotes Bihu for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing
Imagine a special book has been made to help a big, colorful festival called Bihu get recognized by UNESCO.
Bihu is a super important festival in Assam, like a big party!
The book explains everything about Bihu - how people celebrate it, its history, and why it's so special.
It's like they want to teach the world about this amazing festival so it can be protected forever.
The book also talks about the music, dances, and traditions.
It's like a treasure map for understanding Bihu, ensuring it's remembered and celebrated by everyone!
A new book is published to promote the Bihu festival for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage listing.
The book, edited by Sanjib Kr Borkakoti, explores various aspects of Bihu, Assam's main festival.
ICOMOS Northeast India zone is organizing programs to raise global awareness of Bihu.
The book aims to preserve Bihu's features due to the gradual loss of community practices.
The book discusses the essence of Bihu, its socio-agrarian connections, and associated careers.
- Who
- Sanjib Kr Borkakoti, ICOMOS India's NE zone, and the community.
- What
- A book publication to promote the Bihu festival for UNESCO recognition.
- When
- The information is from August 14.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To get Bihu enlisted by UNESCO as a world heritage in the intangible cultural heritage category.
- Book Title
- Bihu: The Agricultural Festival of Assam
- Edited By
- Sanjib Kr Borkakoti
- Published By
- Purbayon Publication
- Objective
- Promote Bihu for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing
- Focus
- Different aspects of Bihu