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Uploaded by on Mar 13, 2008

Bihu dance of Assam being performed at FOOTPRINTS08,the first North-East Fest,St.Joseph's College,Bangalore,India.

The Bihu dance is a folk dance performed by both men and women,and is characterised by brisk dance steps,rapid hand movements and a rhythmic swaying of the hips in order to represent youthful passion.The dancers wear traditionally colourful clothing.The Bihu dance is performed in conjunction with traditional Bihu folk music,played with instruments such as the 'Dhol' similar to that of a drum.The song(Bihu geet) that accompanies the dance has been handed down for generations.The subject of the lyrics ranges from welcoming the Assamese New Year to describing the daily life of a farmer.

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  • footprints rocks!!

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