ORAL HISTORY AS A PATH TO PRESERVE THE MAGICAL HERITAGE OF MAYANG

Oral history is one of the new emerging trends in historical research. Oral history is important in recording and exploring the previously untouched areas of historical research. The region of Mayang is located in the state of Assam in India. The region has a very rich magical culture, whose tales have filled the legends and folk tales of the region. This culture is the cultural identity of the region. In recent years, due to environmental degradation and the unwillingness of the young generation to take up this profession, the magical culture of Mayang is in a state of decline. This culture forms the bedrock of the history of the region, and hence it is the need of the hour to preserve this rich tradition. This paper tries to analyse how oral history can play a very vital role in preserving this culture and carry its significance for the future generations.