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.

Key Highlights

Event Details

• Date: February 24, 2025
• Occasion: Preceding the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit (Feb 25-26)
• Venue: Guwahati, Assam
• Chief Guest: PM Narendra Modi

Jhumur Dance Performance

• The world’s largest-ever Jhumur (Jhumoir) dance performance.
• Over 7,500 dancers to participate.
• Aims for a Guinness World Record.

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Investment Summit – Advantage Assam 2.0

• Second edition after its 2018 launch.
• Focus on infrastructure development and investment.
• Expected to attract national and global investors.

Preparations for the Event

• Master training workshops for dancers.
• Constituency-level and district-level rehearsals.
• Final rehearsals in Guwahati to ensure smooth execution.

Assam’s Progress and Investment Potential

• Already set a Guinness World Record for the largest Bihu performance.
• CM Sarma highlighted declining crime rates and peaceful conditions.
• Ease of Doing Business and single-window clearance boosting investments.
• Accelerated progress in infrastructure and industrial development.

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