GUWAHATI — Assam is all set to host the world’s largest Jhumur dance, also
called Jhumoir, which is scheduled for the upcoming investment summit in the
state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday, adding the event
will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"The world's largest Jhumoir performance is all set to
showcase on 24th February, in the presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri
@narendramodi ji," the Assam CM wrote on X, and also posted a short video.
The two-day investment summit—Advantage Assam will take
place on February 25 and 26. One day prior to the event, Assam government eyes
a Guinness World Record by holding the world’s largest ever Jhumur dance in the
presence of PM Modi.
Sarma said: "This summit is a platform to showcase
Assam's rich traditions to a global audience in addition to attracting
investors."
He asserted that the spectacular Jhumur dance performance
with more than 7,500 dancers and artistes will be an extraordinary show.
The preparations are underway for this cultural event.
"Perfect execution will be ensured by master training
workshops, constituency-level sessions, district-level performances, and final
rehearsals in Guwahati," the Assam CM said.
This comes after Assam already set a Guinness World Record
for the biggest Bihu dancing performance.
The goal of Advantage Assam 2.0, the second iteration of the
international investor summit since its 2018 launch, is to increase
infrastructure development and investment in the state.
The two-day event is expected to draw investors from all
around India and the world, solidifying Assam's standing as a new investment
destination in the country.
Earlier, Sarma claimed that Assam has become one of the most
peaceful states in the country with crime rates going down drastically, and
said that projects are being fast-tracked with ease of doing business and
single window clearance making the state a potential spot for investments.
"We are moving at a great speed on the infrastructure
and industrial fronts," he added.