The beautiful state of Assam is located in the heart of the northeastern region of India. The famous Brahmaputra river flows through it, forming a major waterway, which not only renders fertility to the surrounding lands, but can also cause massive destruction of life and property. Yet the people of Assam have made this valley their home. Infact, most of Assam's population lives in the Brahmaputra valley.

The people of Assam take great pride in their rich culture and tradition. These people are basically simple, fun loving, gentle and hardworking folks. They represent a broad racial amalgamation of Mongolian, Indo-Burma, and Indo – Iranian and Aryan races. Collectively they are known as ‘Asomiya’ or Assamese’, representing the state of Assam. Their state language is also called Assamese.

Assam is also a home to large member of tribes, each with its own unique tradition, culture, language, dresses and way of life. Prominent of these are the tribes of Boro (or Kachari), Karbi, Kosh Rajbanshi, Mishimi, Bodos, Garo, Khasi and Hajong.

Assam was under the rule of the Ahom dynasty for around six centuries, completely free from the Muslim invaders or the Mughal rule. It was only after the British entered Assam in 1824 as tea planters, that the decline of the Ahom Dynasty began. Along with the British came other immigrants from different parts of India, having their own cultural and traditional values. Thus began the unique gelling of the different communities resulting in the current demographic make up of Assam.

This is a multi religious state with religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam etc., being practiced in perfect harmony. However, most of the Assamese are Vaishnavas – a sect of Hinduism, who do not believe in idol worship, but recite the glory of Lord Vishnu by performing ‘Namkirtana’. lrrespective of caste, creed or religion, the Assamese celebrate the national festival of Bihu thrice a year, with great pomp and show. The ‘Bohag Bihu’ also known as ‘Rangaali Bihu’ is the most important of the three, being celebrated in mid April and is marked by dancing, singing and merry–making. Thereafter comes the ‘Magh Bihu', which represents the harvesting season and is celebrated in mid January. It is marked by community feasts and bonfires. Following this in the month of October, comes the ‘Kangali Bihu', which represents that time of the year when a common man’s home is usually low in the stock of food grains.

Another distinguishing and dominant aspect of the cultural life of the Assamese people is their art and craft. Assam is famous for its weaving, architecture, exquisite sculptures and other handicrafts involving wood, cane, ivory bamboo and hide. Of these, weaving is a dominating feature, which is practiced in almost every household. In fact the intricate and exquisite designs made on the silk and cotton clothes woven on the handlooms, are popular all over India. The Eri, Muga and Pat are the important silk products of Assam.