Bohag Bihu cannot be imagined without the presence of gamusas

Bohag Bihu cannot be imagined without the presence of gamusas

Let us know about the significance of this red and white piece of cloth during the much loved festival of Assam-

Let us know about the significance of this red and white piece of cloth during the much loved festival of Assam-

1. It is a symbol of identity for the people of Assam

1. It is a symbol of identity for the people of Assam

2. This piece of handloom is revered as an epitome of respect so it is gifted in large numbers to elders

2. This piece of handloom is revered as an epitome of respect so it is gifted in large numbers to elders

3. It is a symbol of love due to which it is given to people as a mark of strengthening bonds

3. It is a symbol of love due to which it is given to people as a mark of strengthening bonds

4. As a symbol of pride, gamusa is also given by a person to another to indicate the level of high regards the former has for him/her

4. As a symbol of pride, gamusa is also given by a person to another to indicate the level of high regards the former has for him/her

5. An Assamese man indicate his level of social status by wearing a Gamusa over his shoulder especially during Bihu

5. An Assamese man indicate his level of social status by wearing a Gamusa over his shoulder especially during Bihu

6. A male Bihu dancer’s attire is incomplete without the gamusa and he ties it over his head while performing the folk dance of Bihu

6. A male Bihu dancer’s attire is incomplete without the gamusa and he ties it over his head while performing the folk dance of Bihu

7. During Bihu, every Assamese person welcomes and honour their elders somehow with a Gamusa even if he /she can’t afford to gift something big

7. During Bihu, every Assamese person welcomes and honour their elders somehow with a Gamusa even if he /she can’t afford to gift something big

8. While gamusas are usually given to elders, young ones are also receive it from elders as a symbol of love

8. While gamusas are usually given to elders, young ones are also receive it from elders as a symbol of love

9. As Gamusa is widely given as gifts during Bihu, it got the term of  ‘bihuwan’

9. As Gamusa is widely given as gifts during Bihu, it got the term of  ‘bihuwan’

10. It makes a wonderful gift as motifs of Assam ranging from natural to cultural elements are beautifully woven in it. While most people usually gifts the usual cotton gamusas, people also goes to great length to give Paat silk gamusas to their loved ones too

10. It makes a wonderful gift as motifs of Assam ranging from natural to cultural elements are beautifully woven in it. While most people usually gifts the usual cotton gamusas, people also goes to great length to give Paat silk gamusas to their loved ones too

Northeast Now

www.nenow.in

Visit Our website 

Click Here