Karbi Youth Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Karbi People living in

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, with occasional participation from other tribes and states of

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. It is considered the oldest ethnic festival in

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. It is organised by Karbi Cultural Society (KCS). It is locally known as Karbi Riso-Nimso Rong Aje.

Yearly festival

The main event is held/celebrated on 15–19 February of every year in Karbi Peoples Hall (KPH), Taralangso situated in

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Zonal festivals

Smaller festivals called Zonal Karbi Youth Festival (ZKYF) are also celebrated in their respective regions, during late autumn, before coming together for main cultural events cum yearly festival at Taralangso, Diphu.

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References

External links

Karbi Youth Festival 2021 (Everything You Need To Know About)
Festivals in Assam Tourism in Northeast India February events Karbi Anglong district {{Assam-stub