By Chiranjit Deka, Raleigh, NC

The Assamese community of greater Raleigh area of North Carolina celebrated Bhogali Bihu on the night of Jan 13, 2013. The celebration was graciously hosted by Deepanjali and Prashant Khanke at their residence in Morrisville, with active participation of members of the Raleigh Bihu community. True to the tradition of Uruka night, friends and families gathered to cook delicious dishes on numerous camping stoves while others reminisced about the good old days of cookouts in the meji ghar back home around the warmth of flaming fire wood. As the sweet aroma of authentic Assamese cuisine wafted thru the cool and foggy January air heavy with smokes from the burning wood, one could not help but be thankful for our beautiful culture and the camaraderie it engenders no matter where we live on this globe!