Question 3791
The festival ‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ is celebrated by Tai-Ahom communities of which state?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam . Key Points The festival is celebrated privately by families in their kitchen and publicly by the community at Charaideo, Assam. it was the burial site for the kings of the Ahom dynasty in the 13th century. Me-Dam Me-Phi is a community festival celebrated by the Ahom people for over 400 years, in memory of their dearly departed. ‘Me’ means offering, ‘Dam’ means ancestors and ‘Phi’ means god. Every year, January 31st is observed as a state holiday in Assam on the occasion of Me-Dam Me-Phi. Important Points Asokastami Festival is Related to Tripura every year in the month of February. Chapchar Kut festival Department of Art & Culture, Government of Mizoram organizes Chapchar Kut annually. The venue and date have been fixed for the first Friday of every March at Assam Rifle Ground also known as Lammual located right at the heart of Aizawl city , the capital of Mizoram . In Manipur , one of the vibrant festivals celebrated Sangai Festival .
