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Assam's Historic Bagurumba Dance: 10,000 Artists to Perform for PM Modi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the final rehearsal for the historic 'Bagurumba Dwhou' event, which will feature over 10,000 artists performing the traditional Bodo dance. The grand event is set to be held in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to showcase Assam's culture on the world stage. The state government announced incentives, including an honorarium of Rs 25,000 for each participating artiste and Rs 50,000 for master trainers. The entire event will be broadcast live and is part of a commitment to promote indigenous art forms with future plans to take the performance to New Delhi.

Key Points: Assam's Bagurumba Dance Prepares for Historic Global Showcase

  • 10,000+ artists to perform Bagurumba
  • Event to be held in presence of PM Modi
  • Artists to receive Rs 25,000 honorarium
  • Performance to be broadcast live statewide
  • Cultural showcase planned for New Delhi
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Assam set to script history with Bagurumba Dance; CM reviews final rehearsal

Assam CM reviews final rehearsal for historic Bagurumba dance event with 10,000 artists, to be attended by PM Modi, promoting Bodo culture globally.

"Assam is poised to create yet another landmark in its cultural journey. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Jan 17

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reviewed the final rehearsal of 'Bagurumba Dwhou' at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai, Guwahati, and said the state is ready to present the elegant Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community on the world stage, officials said.

Interacting with artistes during the rehearsal, Sarma lauded their month-long dedication, discipline and hard work, and said that after the global recognition earned by Mega Bihu and Jhumoir, Assam is poised to create yet another landmark in its cultural journey.

He described 'Bagurumba Dwhou ' as a historic cultural congregation that will add a golden chapter to Assam's rich heritage. Officials said more than 10,000 artistes from different parts of the state will perform Bagurumba together at the grand event, which will be held in the presence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Chief Minister said the massive performance not only reflects the rhythm, grace and aesthetic beauty of the Bodo community but also symbolises Assam's enduring spirit of unity in diversity.

Announcing incentives for participants, Sarma said that each artiste will be awarded two certificates of proficiency and skill at the district level, along with an honorarium of Rs 25,000 as a mark of recognition and encouragement. He further announced that master trainers and choreographers associated with the training process will be felicitated with Rs 50,000 each for their contribution in shaping the performance.

The Chief Minister said the state government is committed to promoting indigenous art forms and ensuring that traditional cultural expressions receive national and global visibility.

He added that the grand presentation of Bodo culture showcased at 'Bagurumba Dwhou' will also be taken to New Delhi in the future, enabling Assam's vibrant traditions to reach a wider national audience. Officials said the main event will also feature an attractive laser show, adding to the visual splendour of the programme.

To allow people across the state and beyond to witness the historic occasion, the entire event will be broadcast live on television. Expressing pride in the collective effort of the artistes, Sarma said the programme would give Assam's culture a distinct and lasting identity on the global cultural map.

During the visit, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora, Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika, PHE Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, Transport Minister Chandan Boro, Handloom and Textile Minister U.G. Brahma, along with other senior officials, officials added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, our rich Bodo culture is getting the spotlight it deserves. After Bihu and Jhumoir, now Bagurumba. It truly shows the 'unity in diversity' of our state. Hope this encourages more youth to learn and preserve our traditional art forms.
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Aman W
While promoting culture is good, I hope the substantial funds being spent (Rs 25k/artist, Rs 50k/trainer) also translate into long-term support for these communities. Cultural promotion must go hand-in-hand with development in education and infrastructure in these regions.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Assam last year, the cultural richness is breathtaking. It's wonderful to see indigenous art forms being celebrated on such a massive scale. The laser show addition sounds amazing! Will try to catch the live broadcast.
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Karthik V
Organising an event of this scale is no small feat. Kudos to the artists for their month-long dedication. Taking it to Delhi later is a smart move for wider national recognition. More states should proactively promote their unique heritage like this.
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Nisha Z
Heartwarming news! 🎭 My grandmother is from Assam and used to describe these dances. So glad the younger generation will see their culture celebrated globally. The certificates along with payment will help the artists professionally too. A step in the right direction!

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