Festival ‘Ali-Ai Ligang’ of Mishing Community is in the corner for its arrival in Assam. The community in Chachal, Guwahati has been protesting for long time in demand of Holiday for the day.
The community stated that holidays granted for Bhatri Dutiya and Chhath Puja are celebrated by smaller communities in the state, the Mishing community demands equal recognition for Ali Ai Ligang.
Further, the community has also asked for inclusion of the festival in school books for preservation of their cultural heritage for future.