Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed pride after a unique cultural moment saw Bihu celebrated aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sarma lauded astronaut Mike Fincke for marking the Assamese festival in space, calling it a “special gesture to Assam’s culture.”
Bihu in an International Space Station 🌃🚀👨🚀
Kudos to astronaut Mike Fincke for this special gesture to Assam’s culture. It’s wonderful to see Bihu going global, especially after the special focus given by Adarniya Shri @narendramodi ji during #BihuBinandia. pic.twitter.com/yKcFwCMdDI
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 19, 2026
“Bihu in an International Space Station 🌃🚀👨🚀 Kudos to astronaut Mike Fincke for this special gesture to Assam’s culture. It’s wonderful to see Bihu going global,” the Chief Minister wrote.
He also highlighted the growing global recognition of the festival, noting that Bihu has received significant attention following the special focus given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the #BihuBinandia initiative.
The moment has been widely appreciated as a proud cultural milestone, symbolizing how regional traditions like Bihu are now reaching global—and even extraterrestrial—platforms.
Bihu, the most celebrated festival of Assam, marks the Assamese New Year and reflects the state’s rich cultural heritage. The gesture aboard the ISS has added a new dimension to its global presence, resonating with people across the state and beyond.
