Wanchuwa festival of hill community in Assam

Q.  Wanchuwa festival is celebrated in which state?
- Published on 30 May 16

a. Jharkhand
b. Orissa
c. Meghalaya
d. Assam

ANSWER: Assam
 
  • Wanchuwa festival is one of the most important festivals of the hill community of Assam.
  • It is linked with agriculture, the mainstay of their economy.
  • The Tiwas tribe from Karbi Anglong district of Assam celebrate it.
  • Tiwas pray for a bountiful harvest and crop protection from natural calamities and pests.

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