IIIT Guwahati celebratesannual Rongali Bihu festival BOHAGI 2025
6thApril, 2025 Guwahati: The Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati (IIITG) celebrated the fifth edition of BOHAGI, its annual Rongali Bihu festival on 5thApril 2025 at the IIITG campus near Tech City, Bongora. The main objective of the event was to promote the cultural festival of Assam among the students, faculties, staff, and their family members from various states of India. Students from different colleges of Assam participated in the cultural competitions organized by IIITG Cultural Board which strengthened the “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat” initiative and increased cultural interaction in the academic community.
BOHAGI 2025 helped to enrich the knowledge about the Folk Culture and of the Trends and Traditions of Assam, with a special focus on North Eastern Art and Culture. The celebration had the resonance of Dhul, Pepa, Gogona, and Bahi that inspired the young minds to imbibe the values embedded in regional culture and traditions.
The festival hosted and Modern Assamese Group and Solo Dance Competitions in which the winners were felicitated with prize, cash reward, and certificates. Kamrupa Flair- a showcase of traditional attires of different ethnic communities of Assam with fashion and tradition was done by the institute students. Bihu Husori assimilated the flavor of tradition and spirituality. One of the major attractions was the performance by renowned melodious Vocal Artists ofAssam, NILAKSHI NEOG. She performed at the Musical Night to mesmerize the crowd with his scintillating voice.
IIITG BOHAGI 2025 was powered by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), co-powered by Add Constructions and DATAMATION, media partner Prag News, Energy Partner ARPL Green and restaurant partner SM Shakes.
(Press Release)
