What is the traditional Assamese rice beer called? [#2329]

Apong is a traditional rice beer widely consumed by various indigenous communities in Assam, India. It's a fermented beverage prepared from rice and local yeast, with recipes and brewing techniques often passed down through families. Apong plays a significant role in Assamese culture and is commonly featured in social gatherings, festivals, and religious ceremonies. It is also known by other local names such as "Haaz", "Mod" or “Lao-pani”.

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Apong is a traditional rice beer widely consumed by various indigenous communities in Assam, India. It's a fermented beverage prepared from rice and local yeast, with recipes and brewing techniques often passed down through families. Apong plays a significant role in Assamese culture and is commonly featured in social gatherings, festivals, and religious ceremonies. It is also known by other local names such as "Haaz", "Mod" or “Lao-pani”.

Assam has four major oil refineries: Digboi Refinery: The oldest refinery in India, established in 1901. Noonmati Refinery (Guwahati Refinery): Established in 1962. Bongaigaon Refinery: Established in 1999. Numaligarh Refinery: Established in 1999.

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Assam has four major oil refineries: Digboi Refinery: The oldest refinery in India, established in 1901. Noonmati Refinery (Guwahati Refinery): Established in 1962. Bongaigaon Refinery: Established in 1999. Numaligarh Refinery: Established in 1999.

Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.

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Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.

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The Muslim Saint Shah Milan, popular known as Ajan Fakir, who had migrated from Baghdad to Assam, composed the original Zikir songs.

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The Muslim Saint Shah Milan, popular known as Ajan Fakir, who had migrated from Baghdad to Assam, composed the original Zikir songs.

Sri Sri Samaguri Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, is famous for its unique mask-making tradition. These masks, crafted from traditional materials like bamboo, clay, and cloth, are integral to Ankiya Bhaona performances, a traditional form of Assamese theatre.

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Sri Sri Samaguri Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, is famous for its unique mask-making tradition. These masks, crafted from traditional materials like bamboo, clay, and cloth, are integral to Ankiya Bhaona performances, a traditional form of Assamese theatre.

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The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, is the easternmost bridge in India. It's located at the easternmost tip of Assam, where it connects to Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state in India. The bridge is built over the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and connects the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It's 9.15 kilometers long.

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The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, is the easternmost bridge in India. It's located at the easternmost tip of Assam, where it connects to Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state in India. The bridge is built over the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and connects the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It's 9.15 kilometers long.

Deori (also Deuri) is a Tibeto-Burman language in the Tibeto-Burman languages family spoken by the Deori people of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The Deori Autonomous Council was founded in 2005 following an agreement between the Government of Assam and representatives of the Deori people who wanted greater autonomy for the area.

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Deori (also Deuri) is a Tibeto-Burman language in the Tibeto-Burman languages family spoken by the Deori people of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The Deori Autonomous Council was founded in 2005 following an agreement between the Government of Assam and representatives of the Deori people who wanted greater autonomy for the area.

Kongali Bihu, also known as Kati Bihu, is an Assamese harvest festival celebrated in autumn (October-November). Unlike Rongali Bihu (spring) and Magh Bihu (winter), Kongali Bihu is a more somber occasion. It marks a lean period in the agricultural cycle, before the new harvest. Celebrations are typically simple, involving lighting lamps in paddy fields and offering prayers for a bountiful harvest. It symbolizes a time of scarcity and anticipation.

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Kongali Bihu, also known as Kati Bihu, is an Assamese harvest festival celebrated in autumn (October-November). Unlike Rongali Bihu (spring) and Magh Bihu (winter), Kongali Bihu is a more somber occasion. It marks a lean period in the agricultural cycle, before the new harvest. Celebrations are typically simple, involving lighting lamps in paddy fields and offering prayers for a bountiful harvest. It symbolizes a time of scarcity and anticipation.

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