Question 4128
Bihu is a folk dance form of which of the following states?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Bihu is the folk dance form of Assam. It is associated with the festival of Bihu and an important part of Assamese history. The festival is held in mid-April and the Bihu dance is intended to celebrate and imitate the spirit of the season, embracing fertility and passion. The first appearance of the Bihu dance on a stage was in 1962, part of a cultural event that took place in Guwahati. It was presented at London Olympics in the year 2012 by a professional dance group.
