Over 11,000 Performers Set 2 World Records with Traditional Bihu Dance in Assam
* The Bihu dance is a traditional folk dance that has been performed in Assam for centuries. It is particularly popular during the Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu festival, which is celebrated in mid-April to mark the Assamese New Year.
* The event in Guwahati on Thursday was organized by the Assam government, and involved over 11,000 dancers and musicians from across the state.
* The performers included over 7,000 dancers, most of whom were girls, as well as over 3,000 drummers and other musicians. They had been selected from all districts in the state and trained for several weeks in preparation for the event.
* The performance lasted for 15 minutes, and aimed to set two world records: the largest Bihu dance performance, and the largest performance by folk musicians using traditional instruments like dhol, pepa, gogona, and toka.
* After the performance, officials from the Guinness World Records announced that the previous record for the largest gathering of Bihu dancers at one place was 500. The Assam government is now waiting for official certificates from the Guinness World Records, which will be presented to them on Friday at a similar event in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
* The event was attended by several high-profile politicians and officials, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Sarma spoke about the importance of showcasing Assamese culture on the world stage, and how the event was a step towards achieving that goal.
* The Bihu dance performance was praised by many, including Guinness World Record adjudicator Rishi Nath, who called it “absolutely fantastic” and “the most mesmerizing show I have seen till date.”
Assam’s Bihu dance breaks world records with over 11,000 dancers and musicians performing at a stadium in Guwahati. The traditional folk dance is popular across Assam and is performed during the spring festival of Bohag Bihu. The performers created world records in two categories – largest Bihu dance performance and largest performance by folk musicians.
The event was organised by the Assam government, and official certificates of the Guinness World Records will be handed over to the government at a similar performance to be held in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event marks a significant milestone in the efforts to showcase Assamese culture on the world stage.
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