Archive · 20 Jan 2026
PM Modi Elevates Bagurumba Dance to Global Fame
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended a big dance event in Guwahati, Assam, where over 10,000 Bodo dancers performed the Bagurumba dance.
This dance is a traditional art form from the Bodo community.
The event was shared on social media by the Prime Minister, and it got more than 200 million views.
The dancers wore colorful clothes and moved to the beats of traditional instruments like drums and flutes.
This event is special because it shows the world the beautiful culture of the Bodo people and also represents peace in the region.
It's like a big celebration of their heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a performance of the Bagurumba dance by 10,000 Bodo artistes at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.
The event aimed to secure a Guinness World Record and has garnered over 200 million views on social media.
The Bagurumba dance, known as the 'Butterfly Dance', features graceful movements mimicking the flora and fauna of the Brahmaputra Valley.
The performance highlighted the Bodo community's vibrant culture and traditional attire, including yellow and red Dokhna and Jwmgra.
The event underscores the government's efforts to integrate Northeast India's tribal heritage into the mainstream national narrative and promote cultural tourism.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 10,000 Bodo artistes
- What
- A large-scale performance of the Bagurumba dance aimed at securing a Guinness World Record
- When
- January 18, 2026
- Where
- Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To promote cultural soft power, celebrate Bodo heritage, and integrate Northeast India's tribal culture into the national narrative
- Event Date
- January 18, 2026
- Location
- Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati
- Number of Performers
- 10,000 Bodo artistes
- Social Media Views
- Over 200 million
- Dance Name
- Bagurumba Dwhou (Bagurumba Wave)
- Traditional Instruments
- Kham (drum), Sifung (flute), Serja (violin)
- Attire
- Yellow and red Dokhna and Jwmgra
- Significance
- Symbol of peace in Bodoland post-2020 Peace Accord
