Bodo Jou Gishi

The Bodo tribe has a unique method of preparing fermented alcoholic beverages, known as Jou Gishi, which has been passed down through generations. This tradition is associated with various occasions, such as merry-making, ritual ceremonies, festivals, marriages, and funerals. The beverages have significant health benefits due to the medicinal properties of the herbs used in the preparation of starter cultures. The rice beer, called Jou Gishi, is processed using unique starter cultures called Amao, which contain yeasts and microorganisms for fermentation.