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Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary

Kumari Sonali

Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary:

‘Charaichung Festival’ was hosted in Assam’s Majuli island to revive Asia’s first protected royal bird sanctuary.

  • It is Asia’s first protected bird sanctuary.
  • It was established in 1633 AD by Ahom king Swargadeu Pratap Singha.
  • It is located at Majuli – the world’s largest river island.
  • It hosts varieties of indigenous and migratory birds.
  • Charaichung Festival is the second edition of the festival held in Majuli, Assam.
  • This festival, organised with the support of Majuli Sahitya and local residents
  • It aims to urge the government to further promote Charaichung as a tourism destination.
  • Majuli Island is the world’s largest river island located in Assam.
  • The island is formed by the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries the Kherkutia Xuti and Subansiri
  • Rice cultivation is the primary livelihood for the residents of Majuli, with several unique varieties of rice, such as Komal Saul and Bao Dhan, grown in the region.
  • Most of the islanders belong to three tribes-Mishing, Deori, and Sonowal Kachari.

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