Bihu is an agricultural festival celebrated three times in a year. These folk traditions are several millenium old. Bihu is an important cultural heritage of Assam and Assamese people. Essays included in this book have analysed the traditions, performing arts, crafts, social practices, rituals etc related to the Bihu festival. Edited by Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti and published by Purbayon Publication, this scholarly work presents an in-depth exploration of Bihu’s significance as an intangible cultural heritage. 

The book features detailed discussions from international experts supporting Bihu’s inclusion in UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritages. Readers will find rich documentation of Bihu dancers, drummers, traditional groups, and festival fields, sourced directly from the Government of Assam. With support from ICOMOS India and ICICH, this research work offers valuable insights into one of Northeast India’s most significant cultural celebrations. The book includes beautiful photographs capturing the essence of Bihu festivities and traditional practices. Available in both Indian and international editions, this well-researched volume serves as an authoritative reference for cultural enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding Assam’s living heritage.

Contributors of the book includes heritage experts like Dr Rima Hooja, Munish Pandit, Dr Mrinalini Atrey, Dr Shelley Anne Peleg, Madhu Vottery, Dilip Changkakoty, Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti, Bihu experts like Dinesh Gogoi, Dr Pradip Neog, artiste like Mridu Moucham Bora, scholars like Dr Buljit Buragohain, Monali Kakoty etc.