More than 3,471 Jhumoir dancers from upper Assam convened at Khanikar playground for a lengthy practice in preparation for the “Jhumoir Binondini” event scheduled for February 24 in Guwahati, in a breathtaking display of cultural heritage. This event, which is being organized by the state’s cultural affairs department, intends to introduce the Jhumoir dance, a crucial component of the tea community’s cultural identity, to a worldwide audience.
8,000 young people from Assam participated in the rehearsal, including 1,632 dancers from Dibrugarh, 1,100 from Tinsukia, 544 from Charaideo, 131 from Lakhimpur, and 64 from Dhemaji. The young actors, dressed in their traditional attire, captivated the viewers with their coordinated and energetic motions, perfectly capturing the essence of Jhumoir. State ministers Jogen Mohan, Prasanta Phukan, and Rupesh Gowala were among those in attendance, as were numerous other dignitaries from various cultural circles.
Madal, Dhol, Taal, and flute accompany the dancers as they sway in sync during the Adivasi tea tribes’ harvest dance, known as jhumoir. Twenty-year-old Charaideo dancer Anjali Munda is thrilled to be taking part in the festival. Given the commitment of the young performers as they get ready for their moment in the spotlight before PM Modi and a global audience, Minister Jogen Mohan said it was imperative to exhibit Assam’s Tea Community Culture.