The people of Assam are in fact the result of fusion of people from different racial stocks who migrated to Assam down the ages. The Assamese population can be divided into two broad groups the non-tribal people who constitute the majority and the tribals.The Australoids were the first to come to the land the Mongoloids, came here in a series of migrations from the north, north-east and south-east and the Caucasoids who came from the west by the valley formed by the Ganges and the Brahmaputra.
Religions in Assam
Religion is an integral part of any community or society, necessary for its development. It is often considered as an organized approach for leading a fulfilling and happy life. The religious community of Assam mainly comprises of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism.Hinduism, being the major religion in Assam, comprises about 64.9% of the total population, according to the Census Report of 2001.
Assam Cuisines
The Cuisine of Assam, a state in North – East India, is a mixture of different indigenous styles with considerable regional variations and some external influences. It is characterized by very little use of spices but strong flavors due mainly to the use of endemic exotic herbs, fruits and vegetables that are either fresh, dried or fermented. Fish is widely used, and birds like duck, pigeon etc. are very popular. Pork dishes are particular favorites.