Editorial photo #13339474 Human Interest

Mising People Celebrates Ali-Aye-Ligang In Assam

A Mising tribal woman shows their traditional rice beer 'Aapong' during the Ali-Aye-Ligang festival in Guwahati, Assam, India, on February 18, 2026. Ali-Aye-Ligang celebrates the Mising community's sowing season with traditional dance, rituals, feasting, and prayers for a prosperous harvest. (Photo by David Talukdar/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13339474
Date taken: 18 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: David Talukdar/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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