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DIPHU — The Hill People Cultural Forum (HPCF) -- a conglomeration of different cultural groups of various tribes and communities in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong -- congratulated Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma for organising the biggest Bihu dance at Sarusajai Stadium Guwahati on April 14 , where 11,304 bihuwotis (Bihu dancers) and dihuliyas (drum beaters) performed the largest Bihu performance in a single venue to claim the title in the Guinness Book of World Records.
The HPCF has termed the event as a sign of peace and unity through culture among all communities and tribes living in Assam.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]Congratulating the CEM the Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) and adviser, HPCF, Phenpiga Rengma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Assam on April 14 to lay the foundation stone for various mega development schemes and participating in the biggest Bihu performance at Sarusajai stadium. He also thanked Assam CM for organising such a mega event for the government of Assam.
The HPCF chairman, Laichan Engleng said it is the biggest achievement for the people of Assam through the effort of CM as the Assamese gamocha got GI tag and entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest Bihu performance. The event not only took Bihu dance to the world stage but has brought together all communities and tribes in one platform. It is an expression of peace and unity through culture.
The secretary general, HPCF, Dhiraj Diphusa also said it is only the recognition of the Bihu dance, but all communities and tribes could come together. The effort of the CM needs to be appreciated. Also, the initiative of CEM of KAAC in facilitating the cultural troupes and general public from Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong to participate in the event needs appreciation.