Guwahati (IANS) | At least 11,000 Bihu artistes in Assam, who created two Guinness World Records by performing traditional Bihu dance and drumming, were welcomed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday. After receiving the world record certificate from the Guinness Book officials, Sarma congratulated all the artists for their active participation in the event.
He wrote on Twitter: We are always committed to protect the pride and heritage of Assam. Thank you very much for your support in our efforts to take the traditional dance form Abihu to the global platform.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday witnessed the Bihu program at Surasajai Stadium in Guwahati.
–IANS
