Some of you
may have seen the pictures, if not you can see them here, I posted of a Bihu
celebration that we celebrated in the home. That celebration happened back in
April. As of the 2nd week in May there were still Bihu celebrations occurring.
When Indians celebrate Spring they really, really go all out. I would love to
tell you what Bihu is really about, but alas I can't. Mainly because I am still
uncertain as to what exactly we are celebrating for so long. I think it has
something to do with spring, dressing up, fireworks, love, singing and dancing.
Other than that and what Wikapedia tells me I still don't get it.
I still
don't understand the words to the songs nor the steps to the dances. I don't
undertand why the fireworks go off for 30 minuts right as I am drifting off
into a nice peaceful dream that either includes scenes from LOTRs, SGA or Zach
Levi. I don't get why the drums are so loud and the singing last until all
hours of the night in a high pitched voice.
That being
said the people here apparently love all that I don't understand. They love the
music, the dancing, the dressing up. The love the sales, the random groups of
dancers that come house to house asking for money in order to dance. They love
the fireworks, and the food.
So
apparently Bihu is something that is deeply important to the Assamese people and
while I may not completely understand it. I have to admit I admire their
dedication to it. I admire how serious they take it, how much they enjoy it,
and the simple fact that they want to celebrate it.
Thankfully
as I am writing this one I can say the celebrations have officially ended here
in Assam for at least another month or two. For I was just informed there are 4
different Bihus... and to that I say bring on the drums, dancing, dressing up,
singing, and food. Cause when in Assam I say do like an Assamese person would
do. Bring on the Bihu.
No comments:
Post a Comment