Jhumoir Dance to Highlight Assam's Tea Garden Heritage: CM
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Synopsis
Guwahati, Feb 23 (NationPress) Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans for a Jhumoir dance event, featuring 7,500 artists, to celebrate tea garden culture and aim for a Guinness record.
Key Takeaways
- 7,500 artists participating in Jhumoir dance.
- Event aims for Guinness World Record.
- Broadcasting to 8,000 tea gardens.
- Part of ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ summit.
- Authenticity of Jhumoir dance emphasized.
Guwahati, Feb 23 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced on Sunday that the state is prepared to present a spectacular celebration of its tea garden culture through the Jhumoir dance in Guwahati. This event will see participation from at least 7,500 artists from across the state, aiming to achieve a Guinness World Record.
The Chief Minister attended a rehearsal for the Jhumoir dance at the Sarusajai stadium. He revealed that the Jhumoir Binodini dance will be performed on Monday afternoon in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The countdown to this event has commenced, with around 50 Heads of Missions in India and a distinguished gathering of dignitaries expected to attend.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the Jhumoir dance is an authentic art form from the tea garden communities of Assam. He stated, “Claims that Jhumoir dance originated from Jharkhand are incorrect. It is a genuine dance form of Assam's tea garden community.”
The state administration has made arrangements to broadcast the Jhumoir dance program to 8,000 tea gardens across Assam via LCD screens.
This dance event is organized in conjunction with the investment summit, ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’, scheduled for February 25 and 26 in Guwahati, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Previously, the Chief Minister indicated that the flawless execution of the Jhumoir dance would be supported through master training workshops, constituency-level sessions, district-level performances, and final rehearsals in Guwahati.
This initiative follows Assam’s achievement of a Guinness World Record for the largest Bihu dance performance.
According to the Chief Minister, “The aim of Advantage Assam 2.0 is to enhance infrastructure development and attract investment to the state. This two-day event is anticipated to attract investors from India and globally, reinforcing Assam's status as a new hub for investment in the country.”
