Guwahati, April 14: In a proud and historical moment for the people of Assam, the State made history on Thursday as it set a new Guinness World Record for the largest Bihu dance performance at a single venue.

The event took place at the Sarusajai Stadium with over 11,000 folk dancers and drummers (dhuliya) performing the Bihu dance.

The performers include singers and those playing traditional instruments such as dhol, taal, gogona, toka, pepa and xutuli etc.

Practice sessions were held across the state to bring in the best performers for the mega event with the aim being to put Assam’s cultural heritage on the world map.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rongali Bihu of 2023 would be a grand occasion with this spectacular initiative.

The participants, who had been practising for the event for a long time, achieved the feat by showcasing their talent and hard work.

The certification of the record is expected to be handed in on Friday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.