- By Uma Talukdar
On Saturday, January 14th 2012, the Assamese community of Toronto, Buffalo gathered at the Tagore Centre, Toronto to celebrate Magh Bihu. The Bihu was organized by Asom Sangha, Canada. The day started with a traditional Assamese jaal-pan consisting of a variety of pithas, laroo, and sira-doi, cakes, mithais,
The Magh Bihu was culminated with a scrumptious Assamese dinner consisting of Rice, Daal, Rou masor tenga, Labra, Mutton Curry, Muri-Ghonto, Bengena Bhaji, and a full assortment of desserts including mithai, payash, custard, etc. The food was prepared by the menfolk of the community and ladies had a day off from kitchen. This Bhoj was prepared at the venue itself. Everyone who attended was thankful for the delicious and authentic meal. Almost 70 people from the greater Toronto are and Buffalo, New York attended the gathering.
A special mention must be made of all the volunteers without whose hard work and enthusiasm the Bihu celebration would not have been possible. Once again, the celebration of this year’s Magh Bihu allowed the Assamese community to come together and celebrate their culture and heritage. Asom Sangha, Canada is getting ready to celebrate the Assamese New Year on the 14th of April 2012.
