- Dr. Ganesh Deka
The Assamese community of Southeast would like to wish a happy, healthy and prosperous new year to the entire community. Here are few activities that took place in this region:

In spite of Atlanta facing severe weather conditions with icy roads for a week, the sun finally showed up and Magh bihu was celebrated on January 15 at Mrinali and Balaji Dommeti’s residence. We were able to enjoy sira, doi, laru, and pitha in front of a grand meji. Ladies and gents cooked delicious uruka bhooj, goat meat, grilled chicken, potato and eggplant.

Rongali Bihu was celebrated on April 16. Reeta and Amiya Das from Tallahassee, Florida, joined the festivities held in a community clubhouse. Because of the pitha pana competition, everybody enjoyed varieties of delicious snacks. Children and adults joined in cultural activities.