 During games, Chijgam’s musical themesong, "The Pride of Chijgam" was loudly played by local bands against rival bannds during what became known as a musical face-off.The band with the loudest and clearest sound often won the battle.Chijgamis used to commute 3–6 miles to Abrama & Panar, carrying 30–35 kg of dehusked rice over their heads to convert it into puffed rice & flattened rice.