Assam: 'Will stage mega Bihu performance in national capital,' says CM Himanta
India TV NewsThe Assam government is considering holding a recital of the dance form in the national capital on an even larger scale in light of the successful mega Bihu performance earlier this year, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement on Saturday. Sarma was delivering his remarks at an event to present citations and cash rewards to participants from the Dibrugarh district in the mega Bihu performance. The largest "dhol" recital in a single venue and the largest Bihu dance performance in a single venue were the two Guinness World Records set by the Bihu recital. Sarma said during the event that this mega performance, which was covered by national and international media, was a tribute to Bihu and the performers who elevated folk dance to new heights.