Question 1737

Which of the following is a folk dance performed by the 'tea tribes' of Assam?

Answer

Jhumur

Why?

The Correct Answer is Jhumur. Key Points Jhumur dance is a traditional dance of tea tribe communities of Assam. The dance is usually performed during the autumn season in Assam. This dance is also found in few parts of West Bengal. This dance is performed by young girls mostly in an open areas like fields or under trees. Additional Information Alkap is a Bengali folk dance popular in the districts of Murshidabad, Malda and Birbhum in West Bengal and Chapai Nawabganj, Randajshahi in Bangladesh. Domkach is a folk dance of the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. In Bihar, Domkach dance is performed in Mithila and Bhojpur regions.