The oldest institution of performing art in Assam was the Ojapali. Theatrical element is noticed in Ojapali performance while the Oja exchanges dialogues with the Dainapali. Ojapali theatre art existed in Assam prior to the advent of neo-Vaisnavism and Sankardeva used this medium for propagating Vaisnavite faith . But the proper theatrical performance in Assam came into existence with the theatrical show of Chinha-yatra, an unwritten play organised by Sankardeva. This was followed by enactment of a number of written devotional plays known as Ankiya-Nat. Sutradhara is the leading role in the enactment of Ankiya-Nat popularly known as Ankiya-Bhaona and Sankardeva is believed to have derived this role from the role of Oja in Ojapali performance . The Dhuliya-Bhaona of undivided Kamrup district and the Khuliya-Bhaona of Darrang district are two important theatrical institutions prevalent in the folk tradition of Assam. However, the existence of Khuliya-Bhaona is hardly seen now-a-days. Kmhan-gan, Pala-gan and Bhari-gan are other theatrical institutions of undividedGoalpara district. Of these, Bhari-gan is now facing extinction80. Puppetplay is another theatrical institution of Assam. The descriptions of ChayaPutala in Kathaguru-Carita lead us to believe that puppet-play existed in Assam before the advent of neo-Vaisnavism , Some Yatra Dais (theatre groups) existed in some places of undivided Kamarupa and engaged in theatrical show in open platforms on the occasions of some religious festivals. The existence of such YatraDals is seldom noticed now-a-days and they have been replaced by mobile theatre groups having large collapsible auditoriums equipped with all modem facilities for performing a theatrical show.
Abstract:-Bodo’s widely known as Boro’s have a rich and good knowledge on traditional things whether it is folk medicines or folk foods. They have been accustomed with the tradition since the ancient period and in present days too. They have a well acquainted with the things surrounded to them and skilled in every sphere of works i.e. weaving, hunting, cookery, agriculture and architecture etc. Rice beer or zou that is prepared by cooking of rice is one of cookery which is a skilled work and traditional drinks of the Bodo’s since the ancient time. Rice beer or zou is used by them for different purposes and in different occasions. It has variety of types according to its taste and flavour and with the rice used for preparation of rice beer. All these types have been inclusive term of zou but have different names with different taste and flavour. Each and every family member of Bodo knows’ how rice beer is to be prepared as it has been remained as a part of tradition among the communit
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