Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering, saying he wants Assam’s culture recognised globally and calling Bagurumba a living celebration of Bodo society.
- Around 9,700 female dancers performed with support from nearly 1,500 male musicians, forming one of the largest coordinated Bagurumba presentations to date.
- Preparation followed a tiered model in which 25 experts trained about 400 master trainers, who then coached nearly 10,000 artistes across 81 constituencies in 23 districts, with citywide rehearsals starting January 12.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the final run-through and announced incentives including Rs 25,000 per artiste, Rs 50,000 for master trainers and choreographers, and proficiency certificates.
- The performance took place at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium in the Sarusajai complex, with seating for about 20,000, LED screens for overflow viewers, and live broadcast arrangements.