GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday beat a traditional drum at ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ event at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, Assam. He attended the grand event and was seen beating a traditional drum. Jhumoir is an integral part of Assam’s tea garden workers and Adivasi community, and its origins date back to the early 19th century when tea plantations were established in the region. The dance form was a way for workers to express joy and camaraderie after a long day of laborious work in the tea gardens. Today, Jhumoir is synonymous with the identity of Assam’s vibrant tea community. The event featured over 8,000 Jhumoir artists from across Assam. There is also a light and music show during the event. PM Modi and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the event, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his appreciation to the local artists as they concluded their performance.
