Assam’s Bihu scripts history, enters Guinness Book of World Records
First Published: 13th April, 2023 20:16 IST
11,010 Bihu dancers or ‘nasonis’ and drummers or ‘dhuliyas’ danced their way to the Guinness Book of World Records this evening at a mega even held in Guwahati
Assam’s Bihu dance scripted history on Thursday. The northeastern state’s biggest and most loved Bihu dance entered the Guinness Book of World Records this evening. 11,010 Bihu dancers or ‘nasonis’ and drummers or ‘dhuliyas’ danced their way to the coveted Guinness Book of World Records at a mega event held at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati this evening.
The feat was achieved in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, other ministers of his Cabinet and the Guinness Book representative.
The artistes (8000 dancers and 3000 drummers) who performed, came from different parts of the state. They danced for almost minutes. The Guinness Book representative counted till five and the contest began. The dancers had to beat a record set by 500 Bihu dancers.
The record was created by the 11, 010 dancers in the category of the largest number of Bihu dancers performing at a single venue.
This initiative was the dream project of Assam’s dynamic and visionary Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. His vision was to propel Bihu onto the global stage and get Bihu recognized as an Indian dance form across the world.
Assam’s Bihu dhuliyas too created a Guinness World Record as 3000 Bihu dhuliyas played the Bihu dhol at a single event.
This Rongali Bihu will go down in history for this feat.
Tomorrow the nasonis and the dhuliyas would recreate the feat in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Guinness Book representative would hand over the certificates to PM Modi tomorrow.
What a splendid way to celebrate this Rongali Bihu and ring in the Assamese New Year!
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Assam Shocker: Tiger Kills Man, Eats His Body Parts
22nd December 2024
Live Assam: BPF Faces Severe Fund Crunch Ahead of BTC Elections
22nd December 2024
Live BPF is facing severe fund crunch: Party chief Hagrama Mohilary
22nd December 2024
Live HM Shah Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for 13 Development Projects Worth Rs 668.39 Cr in Tripura
22nd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Assam Shocker: Tiger Kills Man, Eats His Body Parts
A 60-year-old man was killed by a tiger, and his dismembered remains were found near the boundary of the tea garden, adjacent to the Kamakhya Reserve Forest in Assam’s Kaliabor on Sunday. The victim, identified as Basudev Karmakar, aged 60, had been missing since Saturday. Basudev Karmakar was reportedly attacked by the tiger when he […]
22nd December 2024Assam: BPF Faces Severe Fund Crunch Ahead of BTC Elections
Despite the financial difficulties, BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary expressed confidence in his party's prospects for the upcoming elections.
22nd December 2024
11th Queer Pride Parade Held in Guwahati
Over 150 people from the LGBTQI+ community participated
22nd December 2024
Assam Police Issues SOP for Picnic-Goers. Check Do’s and Don’ts
To ensure a safe picnic experience, picnic-goers are advised not to overspeed, particularly on hilly or narrow roads leading to picnic spots.
22nd December 2024
Assam Cyber Police Recovers Rs 23,000 for Dharapur Online Scam Victim
Guwahati Police informed that the recovery was made after the amount was traced to a bank account following the victim's complaint.
22nd December 2024