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Bihu Dance

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 Traditional Folk Dance of Assam... Bihu Dance is an indigenous folk dance of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture. The Bihu dancers are usually young men and women. The traditional costume of dancers is colorful and centered round the red color theme, signifying joy and vigor.  Bihu is not just a dance form it is the emotion of every Assamese person. It is a very important depiction of the diverse culture of Assamese people and it is adored by everyone.  Mostly the dancers of the Bihu dance are groups of young men and women and the dancing style is seen as quick steps and rapid movements of hands. The beautiful movements and formation of Bihu dance which is full of energy makes it a visually really interesting to watch. The dancers swing their bodies with grace along with the rhythm of their folk music produced usually by the men playing instruments like Dhol, Pepa (hornpipe musical instrument), Gogona (made of mostly bamboo) and many more, prod