{"id":16848,"date":"2026-09-08T10:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T10:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/?p=16848"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:45:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T10:45:49","slug":"ali-aye-ligang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/","title":{"rendered":"Ali-Aye-Ligang: History, Celebration, Significance and Mising Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong> is an important spring agricultural festival celebrated by the <strong>Mising community of Assam<\/strong>. Closely associated with the beginning of the agricultural cycle, the festival marks the commencement of sowing activities, particularly <strong>Ahu paddy<\/strong>. It is also an important expression of Mising culture, traditional music, dance, food, dress and community life.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#What_is_Ali-Aye-Ligang\" >What is Ali-Aye-Ligang?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#Meaning_and_Etymology_of_Ali-Aye-Ligang\" >Meaning and Etymology of Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#When_is_Ali-Aye-Ligang_Celebrated\" >When is Ali-Aye-Ligang Celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#Ali-Aye-Ligang_and_Mising_Agriculture\" >Ali-Aye-Ligang and Mising Agriculture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#Gumrag_So_man_Traditional_Dance_of_Ali-Aye-Ligang\" >Gumrag So:man: Traditional Dance of Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#Traditional_Music_and_Musical_Instruments\" >Traditional Music and Musical Instruments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#Traditional_Food_During_Ali-Aye-Ligang\" >Traditional Food During Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/ali-aye-ligang\/#Also_read_%E2%80%93\" >Also read \u2013<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>APSC CCE, ADRE and other Assam competitive examinations<\/strong>, Ali-Aye-Ligang is an important topic under <strong>Assam Art &amp; Culture, tribal communities and Assam GK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Ali-Aye-Ligang\"><\/span><strong>What is Ali-Aye-Ligang?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali-Aye-Ligang is a traditional agricultural festival of the <strong>Mising tribe of Assam<\/strong>. The festival symbolically marks the beginning of the agricultural season and is associated with the sowing of seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival is celebrated on the <strong>first Wednesday of the Assamese month of Fagun<\/strong>, which generally falls in <strong>February or March<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day is considered auspicious by the Mising community and marks the beginning of agricultural activities for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_and_Etymology_of_Ali-Aye-Ligang\"><\/span><strong>Meaning and Etymology of Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name <strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong> reflects the festival&#8217;s close relationship with agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ali<\/strong> \u2013 roots and tubers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aye<\/strong> \u2013 seeds or paddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ligang<\/strong> \u2013 sowing or beginning of cultivation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the name essentially reflects the <strong>beginning of agricultural sowing involving seeds, roots and tubers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This agricultural connection makes Ali-Aye-Ligang particularly significant in understanding the traditional livelihood and cultural practices of the Mising community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_Ali-Aye-Ligang_Celebrated\"><\/span><strong>When is Ali-Aye-Ligang Celebrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali-Aye-Ligang begins on the <strong>first Wednesday of Fagun<\/strong>, according to the Assamese calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of Wednesday has traditional significance within Mising society, with the day being regarded as auspicious for beginning agricultural activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exam Fact:<\/strong><br><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang \u2192 First Wednesday of Fagun \u2192 Mising Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ali-Aye-Ligang_and_Mising_Agriculture\"><\/span><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang and Mising Agriculture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agriculture forms an important part of the traditional livelihood of the Mising people. Ali-Aye-Ligang represents the transition from preparation to the beginning of the cultivation cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the opening ritual, seeds of <strong>Ahu paddy<\/strong> and other crops are traditionally sown. Prayers and rituals seek blessings for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A good harvest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertile soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection from pests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural prosperity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-being of the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the festival is not merely a cultural celebration but also represents the <strong>traditional agricultural knowledge and worldview of the Mising people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gumrag_So_man_Traditional_Dance_of_Ali-Aye-Ligang\"><\/span><strong>Gumrag So:man: Traditional Dance of Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most prominent cultural features of Ali-Aye-Ligang is the <strong>Gumrag So:man<\/strong> dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dance is performed to the accompaniment of traditional <strong>Oi Nitom<\/strong>, or Mising folk songs. Its movements are closely connected with agricultural activities and can symbolically represent different stages of cultivation, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparing the land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sowing seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvesting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winnowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The dance therefore acts as a cultural representation of the agricultural life of the Mising community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Music_and_Musical_Instruments\"><\/span><strong>Traditional Music and Musical Instruments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Music is an integral part of Ali-Aye-Ligang celebrations. Traditional <strong>Oi Nitom<\/strong> songs accompany the festivities and help preserve the oral cultural traditions of the Mising community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important traditional instruments associated with the celebrations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dumsung<\/strong> \u2013 drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gonggana<\/strong> \u2013 mouth harp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Siphung<\/strong> \u2013 flute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taal<\/strong> \u2013 cymbals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these instruments create the traditional musical setting for the festival&#8217;s dance and community celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Food_During_Ali-Aye-Ligang\"><\/span><strong>Traditional Food During Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food is another important element of Ali-Aye-Ligang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purang Apin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Purang Apin<\/strong> is a traditional sticky-rice preparation associated with Mising cuisine. Rice is wrapped in leaves and prepared as a special food item during community celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apong<\/strong>, a traditional fermented rice beverage of the Mising community, is also associated with festivals and social gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two commonly discussed varieties are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nogin Apong<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poro Apong<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional food and beverages strengthen the communal character of the festival, as families and neighbours come together to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traditional Dress During Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali-Aye-Ligang also provides an important platform for displaying <strong>Mising traditional textiles and attire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women traditionally wear garments such as the <strong>Ribigaseng, Ege and Gero<\/strong>, while men may wear traditional garments including the <strong>Mibu Galuk and Gonro Ugon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of traditional clothing during the festival helps preserve Mising textile traditions and strengthens cultural identity among younger generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rituals and Religious Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening of Ali-Aye-Ligang involves traditional agricultural rituals. Seeds are sown as part of the ceremonial beginning of cultivation, accompanied by prayers for agricultural prosperity and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional beliefs involve respect for <strong>nature, the earth, ancestral spirits and supernatural forces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival therefore reflects the close relationship between the Mising community and its natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lilen: The Concluding Phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali-Aye-Ligang traditionally involves several days of celebration, after which the community observes <strong>Lilen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lilen is associated with the conclusion of the festive period and involves <strong>community feasting and traditional observances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transition from celebration to agricultural work highlights the practical purpose of the festival: after the festivities, attention returns to the year&#8217;s cultivation activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Environmental and Social Significance of Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali-Aye-Ligang has significance beyond agriculture and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional restrictions associated with the festival reflect an indigenous understanding of <strong>environmental balance and respect for nature<\/strong>. Certain activities that could disturb the natural environment are traditionally avoided during the festive period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival also strengthens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community bonding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intergenerational cultural transmission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional agricultural knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textile and craft traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folk music and dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional food practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, Ali-Aye-Ligang serves as an important institution for preserving <strong>Mising cultural heritage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why is Ali-Aye-Ligang Important for APSC and ADRE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali-Aye-Ligang can be asked in competitive examinations through <strong>MCQs, matching questions, statement-based questions and descriptive questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should particularly remember the following connections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang \u2192 Mising community \u2192 First Wednesday of Fagun \u2192 Agricultural festival \u2192 Ahu paddy \u2192 Gumrag So:man \u2192 Oi Nitom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These associations are particularly useful for <strong>APSC and ADRE Assam GK preparation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang: Important Facts for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Fact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Festival<\/strong><\/td><td>Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Community<\/strong><\/td><td>Mising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td>Assam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nature of Festival<\/strong><\/td><td>Spring agricultural festival<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Month<\/strong><\/td><td>Fagun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Commencement<\/strong><\/td><td>First Wednesday of Fagun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Agricultural Association<\/strong><\/td><td>Sowing of Ahu paddy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Traditional Dance<\/strong><\/td><td>Gumrag So:man<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Traditional Songs<\/strong><\/td><td>Oi Nitom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Traditional Beverage<\/strong><\/td><td>Apong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Traditional Food<\/strong><\/td><td>Purang Apin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Important Instruments<\/strong><\/td><td>Dumsung, Gonggana, Siphung, Taal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/td><td>Lilen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Probable APSC &amp; ADRE Questions on Ali-Aye-Ligang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MCQ 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang is primarily associated with which community of Assam?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Bodo<br>B. Mising<br>C. Karbi<br>D. Dimasa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: B. Mising<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MCQ 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang traditionally begins on which day?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. First Monday of Fagun<br>B. First Tuesday of Fagun<br>C. First Wednesday of Fagun<br>D. First Friday of Fagun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: C. First Wednesday of Fagun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MCQ 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which dance is associated with Ali-Aye-Ligang?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Bagurumba<br>B. Gumrag So:man<br>C. Jhumur<br>D. Deodhani<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: B. Gumrag So:man<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MCQ 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which of the following is a traditional fermented rice beverage associated with the Mising community?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Apong<br>B. Judima<br>C. Xaaj<br>D. Khorisa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: A. Apong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APSC Descriptive Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Discuss the socio-economic and cultural significance of Ali-Aye-Ligang among the Mising community of Assam.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a 150-word APSC answer, structure it into three parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction:<\/strong> Define Ali-Aye-Ligang as the spring agricultural festival of the Mising community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Body:<\/strong> Discuss its connection with the sowing of Ahu paddy, traditional agricultural practices, Gumrag So:man, Oi Nitom, traditional food, dress and community participation. Also mention its role in transmitting indigenous knowledge and preserving cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Emphasize that Ali-Aye-Ligang represents the continuing relationship between the Mising people, agriculture, nature and community life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ali-Aye-Ligang is more than an agricultural festival of Assam.<\/strong> It represents the cultural identity, traditional agricultural knowledge and community life of the Mising people. Through its rituals, <strong>Gumrag So:man<\/strong>, Oi Nitom, traditional cuisine, clothing and communal celebrations, the festival continues to preserve Mising heritage across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Also read \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/\">Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/assam-bell-metal-industry\/\">&nbsp;Assam bell metal industry&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/assam-land-and-revenue-regulation\/\">Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/rani-gaidinliu\/\">Rani Gaidinliu&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/mukhya-mantri-nijut-moina-scheme\/\">Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Scheme<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/co-district-of-assam\/\">Co-district of Assam<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/act-east-policy-india\/\">Act East Policy<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/womens-reservation-bill-2023\/\">Women\u2019s Reservation Bill 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/assam-state-election-commission\/\">Assam State Election Commission&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/peasant-revolts-of-assam\/\">&nbsp; Peasant Revolts of Assam?&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ali-Aye-Ligang is an important spring agricultural festival celebrated by the Mising community of Assam. 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