Assam eyes Guinness Record on Bihu; Here’s a sneak peek into rehearsals- See Photos

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11,140 artistes from all districts of the state will perform together at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an attempt to create a Guinness World Record. (PTI image)

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Guwahati: Bihu dancers during rehearsal for the Guinness World Record event, in Guwahati, Sunday, April 9, 2023. Over 11,000 Bihu dancers will perform in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record, during upcoming Rongali Bihu festival celebrations on April 14. (PTI Image)

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The aim of the event on the occasion of Bohag Bihu is to organise the largest Bihu dance performance at a single venue and make the record in the folk-dance category. (PTI Image)

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The performance itself will just be around 15 minutes long and 70 per cent of the performers would be women and 30 per cent men. (PTI Image)

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Women aged 15-35 and men aged 15-55 were invited to register themselves online for auditions. (PTI Image)

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Bihu exponent Ranjit Gogoi has been roped in to choreograph the routine. (PTI Image)