Northeast India has many different cultures, and each state has its special festivals. Here are some of the main festivals of north east India:

List of 15 festivals of north east India –

1. Bihu (Assam)

• When: April (Rongali Bihu), January (Bhogali Bihu), October-November (Kongali Bihu)
• What: Bihu is the biggest festival in Assam. It celebrates the New Year and the harvest. People dance, sing, and enjoy traditional food.

2. Hornbill Festival (Nagaland)

• When: December 1-10
• What: This big festival in Nagaland where all the tribes unite to show their culture. There are dances, music, crafts, and food.

3. Losar (Arunachal Pradesh)

• When: February/March
• What: Losar is the Tibetan New Year, celebrated by the Monpa tribe. People pray, dance, and wear colourful clothes.

4. Wangala (Meghalaya)

• When: November
• What: This is the harvest festival of the Garo tribe. It is a time to thank the Sun God for the crops. People dance to the beat of drums.

5. Nongkrem Dance Festival (Meghalaya)

• When: November
• What: This is a religious festival of the Khasi tribe. Young men and women dance to ask for a good harvest.

6. Mopin (Arunachal Pradesh)

• When: April
• What: Mopin is a festival of the Galo tribe to pray for prosperity. It includes rituals, dances, and making traditional rice wine.

7. Chapchar Kut (Mizoram)

• When: March
• What: Chapchar Kut is a spring festival in Mizoram. People celebrate with dances, songs, and food.

8. Moatsu (Nagaland)

• When: May
• What: The Ao tribe celebrates Moatsu after planting their crops. They sing, dance, and tell stories.

9. Dree Festival (Arunachal Pradesh)

• When: July
• What: The Apatani tribe celebrates Dree to ensure a good harvest. There are rituals, dances, and feasts.

10. Ambubachi Mela (Assam)

• When: June
• What: This festival is held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. It is about fertility and attracts many devotees.

11. Kharchi Puja (Tripura)

• When: July
• What: This is an important festival in Tripura, where people worship 14 deities. It includes rituals, processions, and cultural events.

12. Kang (Manipur)

• When: July
• What: Kang is the Ratha Yatra of Manipur. People pull chariots with idols and celebrate with music and dance.

13. Myoko (Arunachal Pradesh)

• When: March
• What: Myoko is a festival of the Apatani tribe. It is about friendship and includes rituals to protect the crops.

14. Yaoshang (Manipur)

• When: March
• What: Yaoshang is like Holi in Manipur. People celebrate with colours, dances, and sports.

15. Sekrenyi (Nagaland)

• When: February
• What: The Angami tribe celebrates Sekrenyi to purify themselves. There are rituals, feasts, and traditional games.

These festivals show the rich and colourful traditions of Northeast India, making it a wonderful place to explore different cultures.