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Karbi Youth Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Karbi People living in East and West Karbi Anglong district and other districts in the Northeast Indian state of Assam, with occasional participation from other tribes and states of Northeastern India. It is considered the oldest ethnic festival in India.Template:Cn It is organised by Karbi Cultural Society (KCS). It is locally known as Karbi Riso-Nimso Rong Aje.[1][2]

Entry gate on NH-329, 3km away from main site.
Nothengpi building
Image showing Rangsina Sarpo Statue in Taralangso
Image showing Thong Nokbe Statue in Taralangso

Yearly festival

The main event is held/celebrated on 15–19 February of every year in Karbi Peoples Hall (KPH), Taralangso situated in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong district of the Indian state of Assam.

Zonal festivals

Smaller festivals called Zonal festivals are also celebrated in their respective regions, before coming together for main cultural events cum yearly festival.[3]

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