Guwahati: Assam made history and cemented its place in the record books with “The largest Bihu performance in a single venue”. The massive attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records involved over 11,000 Bihuwotis and Dhuliyas.
The record was created on April 13 at around 5.30 pm at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was originally expected to attend, but the program was postponed until April 14.
The gigantic Bihu performance’s goal was to break the previous record for the biggest Bihu dance performance in one location. The Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government had decided to make the Rongali Bihu of 2023 a grand occasion with this spectacular initiative.
Well before the big event, performers were rehearsing for it, and tryouts were held all around the state to choose the best of the best for it.
CM Sarma had earlier expressed the hope that the occasion will highlight Assam and its rich cultural heritage.
The chief minister had also noted that the state government had set goals for two world record attempts, one for the largest Bihu dance in a single frame and the other for the largest (Dhuliya) drummer ensemble.
On this occasion, the state government also got the certificate for “Assamese Gamusa,” which had been handed a GI tag.