Question 4217
Bihu is a folk dance of ________.
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam. Key Points The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture. The Bihu dance takes its name from the Bohag Bihu festival also called Rangali Bihu,the national festival of Assam , which celebrates the Assamese New Year . The festival takes place during mid-April and the Bihu dance is meant to celebrate and emulate the seasonal spirit, celebrating fertility and passion. Assam without talking about the world famous Bihu dance, which has become the identity of the northeastern state . Performed mostly during the annual Bihu festival celebrated around April, it is Assam's most popular folk dance. Additional Information Jhumar is a traditional folk dance of Bihar , which is performed by the rural women . There is no fixed season for this beautiful dance form, it is a dance, which is performed at all times . Jat-Jatin is the most popular folk dance of North Bihar, especially in the Mithila and Koshi regions. It is performed by a man and a woman the man is going far away to work. The Chalo dance is part of Arunachal Pradesh's called Chalo Loku . This festival is a grand celebration in the state and takes place every year in October and November. The ritual dances of Karnataka are known as Kunitha . One such dance is the Dollu Kunitha, a popular dance form accompanied by singing and the beats of decorated drums . This dance is primarily performed by men from the shepherd or Kuruba caste.
