Assam’s Bihu Dance Makes Two World Records

Bihu is a folk dance which Assam is famous for. On April 15, a total of 11,304 dancers performed the Bihu dance at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. A total of 2,548 participants also played the drum during this event. Never before in history had so many dancers and drummers participated in a Bihu performance at a single place. 

This mega Bihu performance won the Guinness World Record for being the largest Bihu Dance in a Single Venue as well the Guinness World Record for the highest number of drums used. The certificates were handed over to the chief minister of Assam on the next day in the presence of Narendra Modi.