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Jhumoir or Jhumur, is a traditional folk dance performed by the Adivasi tea tribes of Assam during the harvest season.
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Jhumoir Binandini (Mega Jhumoir) 2025, was a spectacular cultural extravaganza that saw 8,000 performers participating in the Jhumoir dance.
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PM Narendra Modi also joined the Mega Jhumoir event which symbolises 200 years of the tea industry, and also 200 years of industrialisation in Assam.
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In his X post, he said, “Every moment of Jhumoir Binandini was pure magic! This was an experience that touched the soul.”
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He was also seen playing the traditional instrument and having a great time there.
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Jhumoir is performed to celebrate various occasions, including harvest festivals, weddings, and community gatherings in Assam.
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The dance is accompanied by traditional instruments like the Madal, Dhol, Taal and Flute.
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Jhumoir is performed by both men and women, as they dance in a circular formation, holding each other's waists. The rhythmic footwork, swaying movements, and lively music are its main characteristics.
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