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News: The Charaichung Festival was organised on Majuli Island in Assam to revive and conserve the nearly defunct Royal Bird Sanctuary and promote its global recognition.
About Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary
- Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary is Asia’s first protected bird sanctuary.
- Established in: It was established in 1633 AD by Ahom king Swargadeu Pratap Singha.
- Location: It is located in Majuli, world’s largest river island (inside Brahmaputra River), in state of Assam.
- Ecological Significance: It holds nearly 150 varieties of indigenous and migratory birds, making their protection and conservation extremely important.
About Charaichung Festival
- The festival is organised by a Majuli-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) “Majulir Sahitya” and people from the local community.
- Aim: The festival aims to place Charaichung on the global map, restore its bird habitat, and promote it as a tourism destination.
About Majuli Island
- Location: Majuli Island is located on the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
- It is the largest river island in the world.
- It is formed by the Subansiri River in the north and the Brahmaputra River in the south.
- Tribes: Majuli is home to three main tribes: Mishing, Deori, and Sonowal Kachari.
Note: For more information on Majuli Island read this article here
