Jhumoir Dance

Over 8,000 artists from tea garden areas across Assam will perform Jhumoir dance at Jhumoir Binandini event, organized by the Assam government, marks 200 years of the Assam tea industry.

• About Jhumoir Dance: Traditional dance of the tea tribe communities of Assam, also found in some parts of West Bengal.

o Usually performed during the autumn season and takes place in open areas like fields or under trees.

o Young girls primarily perform the dance.

o Male members accompany them to maintain rhythm, vocals, and play instruments.

• Music & Instruments: Performed to the beats of Madal (two-headed hand drum).

o Accompanied by flute and Taals (cymbals) for harmonious music.

• Dance Movements: Dancers hold each other's waists, moving hands and legs synchronously forward and backward.
• Themes & Purpose: Incorporates songs and dialogues depicting joy, sorrow, love, and aspirations of common people.
• Performed for ritual worship, courting, lovemaking, and prayers for rainfall.
• Historical Significance: Originally a recreational activity during breaks from agricultural work.