Assam - Information About its Art and Culture

Posted by Manuhe Manuhor Babe on June 1st, 2019

Assam always gained the attention of people for its diverse art and culture. For travellers, it is necessary to have detailed information about the art and culture of Assam. This will help them in enjoying their time to the fullest and witness the beauty of the art and culture in different regions of the state. People here are an intermixture of various racial stocks like Indo-Burmese, Aryan, Mongoloid and Indo-Iranian. With this, there is still the existence of the blend of the cultures and traditions that is well reflected through the manuscripts and medieval texts that are found in Assam. 

Due to the diverse people that resides in the state, the art and culture of Assam is an exotic and rich tapestry of all the races that have existed since thousands of years. It is imperative to say that art and culture of this state is a hybrid one. Along with this, it is normal to notice diversity in culture like traditional craft, language, performing art, belief, festivals, etc.

When it comes to Arts, traditional paintings of Assam, are influenced by the motifs and designs of medieval work. Normally, the art here is influenced by the medieval work of Chitra Bhagawata. This state is known for its art and craft all over the world. Visitors definitely gain interest in the Assam’s art and culture. There is a lot to learn if you have interest in art and culture.  When you explore the places in Assam, you get a taste of the rich tapestry that is infused with multi-coloured yarns, distinguished music, dance, pottery work, woodwork, fine art and beautiful monuments and buildings that have survived through centuries.

Overall, when gathering a complete knowledge in the art and culture of Assam, one needs to know the history. We know that religion definitely plays a vital role in defining the art and culture of a state. The community of Assam composes of Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhists. With such a large indigenous group prevailing in the state, diversity in beliefs, faith and lifestyle is easily noticeable. These factors make up the complete Assam’s art and culture.

About the Author

Manuhe Manuhor Babe makes an effort to bring out the stories of Assam by sharing it from every nook and corner. The motive is to build the bond of humanity stronger & give hope to the people to make a better Assam. These stories are fabricated in a modern & simple way about what Assam's people have created and earned.