Jhumoir Binandini Dance

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The Prime Minister of India will attend the Jhumoir Binandini (Mega Jhumoir) 2025, a spectacular cultural extravaganza with 8,000 performers participating in the Jhumoir dance.

About Jhumoir Binandini Dance

• It is also known as Jhumur, is a traditional folk dance performed by the Adivasi tea tribes of Assam during the harvest season. 
• It is accompanied by traditional instruments like the Madal, Dhol, Taal and Flute.
• The dance is performed to celebrate various occasions, including harvest festivals, weddings, and community gatherings.

Performance and Attire of Jhumoir Binandini Dance

• It is performed by both men and women, who dance in a circular formation, holding each other's waists.
• The dance is characterized by rhythmic footwork, swaying movements, and lively music.
• The traditional attire for Jhumur dance includes colorful sarees for women and dhotis and kurtas for men.

Significance of Jhumoir Binandini Dance

• It embodies the spirit of inclusivity, unity and cultural pride, and symbolises Assam’s syncretic cultural mélange.
• It serves as a means of social bonding and cultural expression. 

Jhumoir Binandini Dance FAQs

Q1: What is Taal?

Ans: It is the term used in Indian classical music to refer to any rhythmic beat or strike that measures musical time. It is typically established by hand clapping (tali) , waving (khali).

Q2: Who are called tribes?

Ans: Tribes are groups of people who share a common culture, language, or history. They often have a common ancestor and live in their own closed society. 

Source: PIB