Huchori
Huchori is a harvest festival of Assam in India celebrated during Rongali Bihu.
Description
Assam, a north eastern state of India celebrates three Bihus viz. Rangali Bihu in Last day of Sout Month and first week of Bohag Month, Kangali Bihu in the last day of Aheen Month and Bhogali bihu in the last day of Push Month and first week of Magh Month. Hisori is a part of Bohag bihu Celebration. The festival takes place on he very first day of Goru Bihu, during nighttime in the courtyard of every house by a group of young men under guidance of elders. They visit the Head man's house first, then there after to every house to bless each family with good health and prosperity and happiness. In return, they get Chelenge Gamocha, a pair of Beatles nut and Beatles leaf, along with a small amount of money as per the status of the family.
Huchori Dance
This is a community dance performed by Husoris, a group of male dancers. The dancers dress up in traditional costumes, wearing colorful turbans, dhotis, and gamochas. They carry musical instruments like the pepa, taal, and dhol, and sing folk songs as they dance from one house to another, spreading joy and festive spirit.
History
It started during the Ahom kingdom in the courtyard of the Rong Ghar, then it moved to the courtyard of officials, and lastly to the villagers.