Bihu

Why in news?

• Guinness World Record has been awarded for the largest Bihu dance performance and largest dhol recital at a single venue.

About Bihu:

• Bihu is a popular Assamese dance that is done by both men and women in groups.
• Bihu is also used to refer to Bihu dance, also known as Bihu Naas, and Bihu folk music, also known as Bihu Geet.
• To highlight the pomp and gaiety, the dancers are clothed in colourful traditional costumes.
• Group formations, fast hand movements, and brisk footsteps are all part of the dancing performance.
• The dance form's roots are unknown, but it has long played an important role in the culture of Assam's many ethnic groups, including the Kaivarttas, Deoris, Sonowal Kacharis, Chutias, Boros, Misings, Rabhas, Moran, and Borahis, among others.

???????PRACTICE QUESTION:

Consider the following pairs:

1. Sajibu Cheiraoba  : Manipur

2. Gudi Padwa           : Maharashtra

3. Bihu            : Assam

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer-D