Assam: Guinness Record Bihu Performers to Get Rs 25,000 Each on June 28-29

GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has announced that it will provide Rs. 25,000 to each of the Bihu performers who participated in a historic event in Guwahati on June 28 and 29. The event took place on April 13 and aimed to set a Guinness World Record for "The largest Bihu performance in a single venue." A total of 11,304 Bihu dancers and 2,548 drummers will receive the cash prize along with a digital certificate.

Cabinet minister Jayanta Mallabaruah shared this information, stating that the government is fulfilling its promise to reward the participants who came to Sarusajai Stadium for the Bihu Guinness World Record. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also mentioned that the cabinet ministers will personally travel to districts to present the cash prizes to the artists, and he himself plans to felicitate performers in at least five districts.

The minister said, “Those participants who came to Sarusajai Stadium to participate in the Bihu Guinness World Record will get a sum of Rs. 25,000 amount as promised. Also, they will receive a digital certificate.”

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed, “The cabinet ministers will travel to the districts to award cash prized to the artists. I will also personally go to at least five districts to felicitate the performers.”

“Assam’s Bihu performance was praised globally this time. I received many greetings, not only from different corners of the country but also from abroad.”

Assam gained global recognition for its Bihu performance, receiving greetings and appreciation from various parts of the country as well as abroad. The state set two world records on that day: one for the largest Bihu dance in a single frame and another for the largest (Dhuliya) drummer ensemble. Over 13,500 Bihuwotis and dhuliyas contributed to this grand effort.

The mega Bihu performance was organized to showcase Assam's cultural heritage and put the state on the world map. The government made the Rongali Bihu of 2023 a special occasion by undertaking this spectacular initiative. The performers had undergone extensive practice, with auditions held across the state to bring together the best talents for this event.

Earlier, Chief Minister Sarma had expressed his optimism that the event would raise awareness of Assam and its rich cultural heritage. The state government had set a target to achieve two world records: the largest Bihu dance in a single frame and the largest (Dhuliya) drummer ensemble.

The decision to provide financial support and recognition to the Bihu performers demonstrates the government's commitment to promoting and preserving Assam's cultural traditions. It serves as a motivation for artists and encourages the continuation of such vibrant cultural celebrations in the future.

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