Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Assam
The correct answer is Assam.
- 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.
| State | Folk dance | | Arunachal Pradesh | Aji Lamu, Chalo, Hiirii Khaniing, Lion and Peacock dance, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir Buiya, Wancho, Bardo Chham. | | Orissa | Laudi Khela, Bagha Nacha, Ghumra, Keisabadi, Karma dance, Jhumair | | Haryana | Dhamal dance, Ghoomar, Jhoomar, Khoria dance, Loor dance, Gogaji and Gugga, Phaag, Raslila, Ragini |
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