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flag India’s Majuli island hosts the second Charaichung Festival, reviving a 392-year-old royal bird sanctuary and promoting conservation and tourism.

flag The Charaichung Festival, now in its second year, is taking place on India’s Majuli island from December 7 to 10, aiming to revive Asia’s first protected royal bird sanctuary established in 1633 by Ahom king Pratap Singha. flag Organized by local residents and Majuli Sahitya, the event highlights the sanctuary’s 392-year history, promotes conservation of its nearly 150 bird species, and boosts tourism. flag A special exhibition on forest conservation is part of the four-day festival, which has drawn growing international interest and calls for public and government support to preserve the site’s biodiversity and cultural heritage. flag A tribute was also paid to music icon Zubeen Garg.

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