​Jhumur Dance

  • Recently, the Assam Chief Minister informed that the state government is gearing up for a grand Jhumur dance performance featuring 8,000 tea tribe artists for an event scheduled in November 2024.
  • Jhumur is a traditional dance associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam.
  • It is typically performed during the Autumn season in Assam and is also seen in some parts of West Bengal.
  • The dance is mainly performed by young girls in open spaces such as fields or under trees.
  • The performance is characterized by the rhythmic beats of the Madal, a two-headed hand drum.
  • The dance may serve various purposes: ritual worship, ....
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