Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela, a three-day annual fair of the indigenous Tiwa community, is set to commence this weekend of Magh Bihu. The event takes place at Dayang Belguri in Joonbeel, a historic site located just 3 km from Jagiroad in Morigaon district, Assam.
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Origin
The Jonbeel Mela, a significant cultural event in India, reportedly commenced no later than the 15th-century AD.
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Carnival
A grand bazaar is set to take place during an upcoming mela. Indigenous tribal communities from the Assam Hills and surrounding areas, including the Hills Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, and Jayantia tribes of the northeast, will be participating. They will descend from the hills a few days before the mela begins, bringing with them a variety of products.
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Barter System
The unique aspect of this bazaar is the barter system, where these tribes will exchange their merchandise with the local indigenous Assamese people.
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Harmony and Brotherhood
The theme of the mela is harmony and brotherhood among the various tribes and communities scattered in the Northeast India.
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Cultural Events
Exquisite traditional dance and music are performed by the various tribes during the mela
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Cock Fights
Cock fights, group melas, and exhibitions of varied artifacts form prime attractions for the visitors from all around the community.
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Date of Commencement
Jonbeel Mela set to enchant Jagiroad from January 18
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