Activities like stick worship, Deuda game, and tiger-fox dance reflect the cultural depth of the Bisu festival.
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The Bisu festival celebrated in the Far West Province is not just a festival, it is also an important link in the original culture, tradition and social unity here. However, as the population of people in the villages has thinned, its charm is now also losing its charm.
This festival, celebrated with the beginning of the new year, emphasizes mutual harmony, reconciliation and the preservation of old customs. Activities like Lathi Puja, Deuda game, and Tiger-Syal dance reflect the cultural depth of the Bisu festival.
In previous years, when the Bisu festival came, there was a distinct charm in the villages. Everyone used to actively participate in meeting relatives, enjoying group activities and preserving culture. But in recent years, stakeholders said that the old image of this festival has gradually disappeared.
Local Tek Baniyan says, 'Bisu is the basis of our identity and culture. Earlier, we used to celebrate together in the village, play Deuda, and worship Lathi. Now, there are fewer people, so that old charm has disappeared.' According to him, although the Bisu festival has been working to preserve the tradition that has been going on for generations, now that tradition is in crisis.
Similarly, another local, Vijay Saund, also has the same opinion. He says, 'Bisu is not just a festival, it is a tradition linked to our lifestyle. But now, due to migration, the villages are becoming deserted. With the young generation leaving, the enthusiasm for celebrating festivals is also decreasing.'
Migration has been emptying the villages of the Far West, which has had a direct impact on such cultural festivals, they say. With the increase in the number of people moving to cities and abroad in search of employment, education and facilities, the number of people living in villages has decreased. As a result, participation in festivals like the Bisu festival, which are celebrated collectively, has been decreasing.
Bisu festival is not only fun, but also sends a message of preserving social unity, traditional knowledge and cultural identity. But cultural experts say that its originality is becoming a matter of concern. They point out that the community, local level, and stakeholders should take joint initiatives to preserve culture.
