Ali Ai Ligang festival.

Assam’s largest tribal community, the Mising tribe, recently celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival.

• Agricultural Significance: Marks the beginning of the sowing season and the start of cultivation, with the name translating to “sowing of seeds and roots.”
• Timing: Celebrated on the first Wednesday of Fagun, aligning with the agricultural calendar.
• Cultural Heritage: Showcases the tribe’s rich traditions and strong connection to the land.
• Festive Rituals: Begins with the hoisting of the festival flag, known as Laitom Tomchar.
• Spiritual Beliefs: The Mising tribe follows the cult of Donyi Polo, worshipping the Sun and Moon.