Bihu Celebration Sets Guinness World Record with 11,304 Dancers, Drummers Performing Together

The artists presented their presentation in front of an adjudicator from the Guinness World Records headquarters in London, and achieved the global achievement for 'Bihu' dance and 'dhol'.

"With 11,304 dancers and drummers, we set world records for both Bihu dance and Bihu dhols. It's the largest Bihu dance and Bihu dhol performance ever in a single venue," Sarma remarked at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in New Delhi.

According to an official, the Assam government launched the process of registering 'Bihu' in the Guinness World Records, and the expense is carried by the culture department. The artists will perform the 'Bihu' dance in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be in Guwahati for the day on Friday.

The Guinness World Records certificates will be presented in his presence, according to the official. Unnat P Pandit, Controller General of Patent, Designs, and Trademarks and Registrar of GI Registry, also presented Sarma with a Geographical Indication registration certificate for 'Gamosa' (Assamese scarf).

The central government granted the GI designation to 'Gamosa,' a symbol of Assamese culture and identity, in December 2022, five years after the first application. A GI is assigned to agricultural, natural or manufactured products, handicrafts, and industrial commodities that originate in a specific geographical location.

Assamese people customarily gift the 'gamosa,' a handwoven rectangular cotton piece of cloth with crimson borders and various designs and motifs, to elders and guests as a token of respect and honour. It is an essential component of all socio-religious ceremonies in the state and is associated with Assamese identity and pride. A 'gamosa' is a towel that is extensively used in Assamese houses for day-to-day activities.