Among the dozens of important festivals in assam, bihu is celebrated with the most enthusiasm, and by all assamese, regardless of the tribe, caste, or religion they belong to. The agricultural festival has three stages: bohang bihu, when the people wish for a good harvest; kaati bihu, which marks the cutting and binding of the grain, and magh bihu, which marks the beginning of the harvest. During the revelry, the banks of the brahmaputra come alive with the rhythms of the dhol(drum) and the pepe(flute). Cane and bamboo are used for creating everythinh, from baskets and containers, to even houses. Metal crafts are also popular, and utensils made from bell metal and brass are found in every assamese household.
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