Abstract
Folk literature has come to be identified as one of the priceless resources of an indigenous community. Folk literature is an important carrier of culture, heritage and tradition of a particular cultural or linguistic community. In this context, Assamese „Biyanaam‟ are one type of Folk literature which falls into this mentioned description. The biyanam presented during such ceremonies reflect the socio-cultural life of the Assamese community. This trend showcases the myths, outfits, jewellery, food habits, the cultural ethos etc. This folk songs are called ‘Biyanaam’ (Marriage songs) as they are sung or played only on occasions of marriage ceremony. Rather it is the reflection of collective emotions as well as collective consciousness of Assamese people surfacing as or in the form of oral literature. It transforms and travels along with the changing currents of time. The „biyanaam‟ or “wedding songs” sung in a traditional Assamese wedding ceremony is an integral part of Assamese culture. An Assamese wedding household is practically incomplete without these wedding songs that are sung throughout various ceremonies by the ladies present there.
Highlights
Literature encapsulates the materialistic possessions of individuals and bears it within the lone of its heart
The ‘biyanaam’ or “wedding songs” sung in a traditional Assamese wedding ceremony is an integral part of Assamese culture
It is true that the traditional wedding songs have slowly vanished from Assamese weddings but efforts have been made to preserve them by means of publication in the form of books
Summary
Literature encapsulates the materialistic possessions of individuals and bears it within the lone of its heart. The biyanam presented during such ceremonies reflect the socio-cultural life of the Assamese society This trend showcases the myths, outfits, food www.psychologyandeducation.net habits, the cultural ethos etc. This discussion, thereby, would encompass the traditional Assamese culture, its elements and would try to analysis the ways to conserve it The space that this sub-genre occupies is wide ranged. The sustenance of values like love, faith, affections, respect and understanding are considered as the key elements of any ideal family or „Adarsh Family‟ in the domain of Assamese society. This nature of family values or social system gets its recognition in Assamese marriage songs as well
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