30/07/2026
AMRI DAILY TALKS | BREAKING NEWS
WANSHUWA FESTIVAL CELEBRATED WITH TRADITIONAL GRANDEUR IN WEST KARBI ANGLONG
📍 Amdoba Village, West Karbi Anglong
The Tiwa community’s revered Wanshuwa Festival, one of its most sacred cultural and religious observances, was celebrated with traditional grandeur and deep devotion at Amdoba Village in West Karbi Anglong.
Observed once every five years by the Amkha Clan, the festival holds immense cultural and spiritual significance, symbolizing unity, agricultural prosperity, and the preservation of ancestral traditions. The occasion witnessed large participation from community members, reflecting strong cultural cohesion and collective identity.
Speaking on the occasion, Imlang Lumphui commended the Tiwa community for its steadfast commitment to safeguarding its rich cultural heritage. He emphasized the importance of transmitting traditional knowledge and practices to younger generations to ensure continuity and cultural resilience.
The celebration featured a vibrant array of traditional performances and rituals, including:
Indigenous dances and folk music
Sacred ceremonial practices
The symbolic rice-pounding ritual, a key highlight of the festival
Participants adorned in traditional Tiwa attire added to the cultural richness of the event, showcasing the community’s enduring traditions and values.
The festival concluded with collective prayers seeking peace, prosperity, a bountiful harvest, and the well-being of the community.
The successful of the Wanshuwa Festival once again underscores the Tiwa community’s unwavering dedication to preserving its unique cultural legacy for future generations.
Tiwa CULTURE. Tiwa PRIDE Tiwa IDENTITY.
Amri daily talks, Voice of the People