Which of the following is the festival dance of the people of Assam _______

The correct answer is Bihu. Key Points Bihu dance is an Indigenous folk dance of the Indian state of Assam. This dance is usually performed by young men and women. The dancing style is characterized by brisk steps and rapid hard movements. In this folk dance, the traditional costumes of dancers are colourful and centred around the red colour theme. The origin of this folk dance is unknown. The earliest depiction of Bihu dance is found in the 9th Century Sculptures. This dance is mainly found in the Tezpur and Darrang districts of Assam. It is mentioned in the inscriptions of the 14th Century, Chutia and Laxminarayan as well. Bihu dance is performed outdoors, in fields, groves, etc. This folk dance takes its name from the Bohag Bihu festival. Bohag Bihu festival is celebrated as New year in Assam . Important Points There is primarily three Bihu festival that is popular in Assam namely kongali Bihu, Rongali Bihu and Bhogali Bihu. The Bihu dance is performed during the Rongali Bihu. Rongali Bihu is the merriest of all the Bihu festivals it marks the beginning of the spring season. Additional Information State Folk dance Punjab Giddha (Women), Bhangra (Men) Gujrat. Dandiya Ras, Garba, Tippani Juriun, and Bhavai Uttar Pradesh, North India Kathak