Jeng Bihu is performed especially by women folk in open fields. This particular Bihu was also referred to as ‘Aita Bihu’ in the old days where mainly the old women folk the grandmothers ‘aita’ used to organize such Bihu.
A traditional and very old form of Bihu, characterized by spontaneity, popular in the Lakhimpur area of Assam. It is celebrated every year at the Mahghuli Chapori near the bank of Charikaria river in the month of "Bohag" from the time immemorial.
The practice of Husori, which might have begun under Ahom rule, was first performed to entertain the king in Rang Ghar's courtyard, which then moved towards the courtyards of officials, and finally gained popularity among villagers. Husori incorporated spirituality into its repertoire during the time of Vaishnavism's dominance.
The word ‘mukoli’ means an open space and is performed in the open amidst nature. In the past, when women were not permitted to take part in the Husori performance, Mukoli Bihu served as a stage where boys and girls could perform together. This presentation is euphoric and cheerful.
The Moran tribe of Assam is known for their distinctive style of bihu dancing known as Moran Bihu. Young Moran boys typically choose a location far from the city's noise and bustle. The youth make a bamboo-house and divide it into two sections, one for girls and other for boys and perform their dance.
Like the Moran tribe, the Deori community of Assam too have their respective style of Bihu dance form and quite enthusiastically perform this dance form with spontaneuous movement of their hands.
Mishing Bihu is a type of Bihu dance associated with the Mishings' Ali-Ai Ligang festival, also known as the "seed sowing festival." From sowing to reaping, the dance demonstrates the various stages of cultivation.