Assam to Host World's Largest Jhumur Festival
Assam is preparing to host the world’s largest Jhumur dance performance on February 24, 2025, as part of the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the event will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Assam aims to set a Guinness World Record with over 7,500 dancers. The festival not only highlights Assam’s rich cultural heritage but also serves as a global platform to attract investors.
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| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Assam to Host World’s Largest Jhumur Festival |
| Event Name | World’s Largest Jhumur Dance Performance |
| Occasion | Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit |
| Chief Guest | PM Narendra Modi |
| Venue | Guwahati, Assam |
| Number of Dancers | Over 7,500 |
| Record Attempt | Guinness World Record for Largest Jhumur Dance |
| Focus Areas | Infrastructure, Investment, Cultural Promotion |
| Summit Dates | February 25-26, 2025 |
| Preparations | Training workshops, District-level rehearsals, Final rehearsals in Guwahati |
| Previous Record | Largest Bihu Performance (Guinness World Record) |
| State’s Progress | Improved law & order, Industrial growth, Ease of Doing Business |
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