Sangken
is the main festival of Tai Khamti. It is celebrated on 14 April. You can
check out the true colors of secular India at the Sangken festival where
people irrespective of their tribe, caste, culture, race, etc.,
participate in the rituals of the celebrations.
The main attraction of the festival is splashing clean water, which
is the symbol of peace and purity. The images of Buddha are taken out
and after the ceremonial bath. The procession is accompanied by drums,
dances and enjoyment. This holy bath of lord Buddha is an auspicious
event in the festival. The celebration takes place for three consecutive
days. During the celebration the locals make homemade sweet and
distribute them. The exchange of gifts is also a common trait of the
festival.
There are festivals other than Sangken celebrated throughout the year
calendar. Some of the festivals are namely: [POI-PEE-MAU(Tai Khampti
New Year)], MAI-KASUNG-PHAI, KHAO-WA, POAT-WA, etc.
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