A historic cultural event is set to captivate the nation on February 24, 2025, as over 8,000 dancers from Assam’s tea tribe community perform the traditional Jhumur dance at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. This grand spectacle, expected to set a record as the largest-ever Jhumur performance, will take place in the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The performance will serve as the inaugural highlight of the much-anticipated Advantage Assam Investment Summit, scheduled for February 25 and 26. The summit aims to attract investors from across India and abroad, showcasing Assam’s vast potential in infrastructure, trade, and industrial development.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed enthusiasm about the event, emphasizing the state’s transformation. “I aim to showcase the transformed image of Assam to the world,” he stated, highlighting the dual significance of cultural preservation and economic progress. The Jhumur dance, a vibrant expression of the tea tribes’ rich heritage, symbolizes the unity and resilience of Assam’s diverse communities. Its inclusion as a precursor to the investment summit reflects the state’s commitment to blending cultural identity with global economic aspirations.
The Advantage Assam Summit is expected to be a landmark event, reinforcing Assam’s position as a hub for investment and innovation. The Jhumur performance promises to be an unforgettable prelude, celebrating the region’s cultural brilliance on an unprecedented scale.
