celeberating " Ali-Aye Ligang " the festival of Mising Tribe of Assam , northeast india

The literary meaning of ALI AYE LIGANG stand for first sowing of roots and fruits in which 'ALI' stands for seeds. 'AYE' for Fruits in which 'LIGANG' for sowing. Lives started in the Mising people from time immemorial as agriculturist. Roots and fruits were their staple food of livelihood in the hills. Because of influence of Aryan culture in the plains their ways of living have been changing gradually and rice cultivation has become a part of their agricultural production. Whether jhuming or ploughing was employed. 'AHU' paddy was their principal product and such the oncoming of the 'AHU' and 'BAU' season is marked with the celebration of "ALI AYE LIGANG". It marks the beginning of agricultural cultivation. Prayer, dance and feast are integral parts of festival.