Bodo Sifung

Sifung is a 25-30 inch long flute made from Owajlaw and Owathare bamboos. It is played during various occasions like Kherai puja, Garja puja, Bwisagu festival, Domashi/Domasi festival, and marriage ceremonies. The flute has five holes for playing and one for blowing, unlike the other Indian flute (Bansuri), which has six holes. The Bodos perform the festival of Bwisagu to ensure the welfare of their village and to eliminate snakes through a musical ritual. They produce a tune called 'santravali', which destroys snake eggs and limits their number.