Question 1120
Pepa is a hornpipe musical instrument which is used in the traditional music of Assam during Bihu festival. Pepa is made up of _________.
Answer
Buffalo Horn
Why?
Pepa is a musical blowing instrument made of buffalo horns . It is an essential part of Bihu Songs in Assam. The Tibetans and ancient Chinese also used similar instruments named Rwa-dun for religious rituals. Bihu is one of the major festivals of Assam. There are three forms of Bihu. Bohag Bihu or Rangoli Bihu in April. Magh or Bhogali Bihu in January. Kati or Kongali Bihu in October/November. State Festivals Sikkim Losoong / Namsoong Manipur Cheiraoba Arunachal Pradesh Nyokum
