Assam plans to break its own Guinness World Records of largest Bihu performance
Assam plans to break its own Guinness World Records of single largest cogeneration of bihu performance in a single venue by holding larger event in national capital new Delhi. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa sarma tweeted,«Coming soon ~ 25,000 Bihuwas and Bihuwatis to perform the World’s Largest Bihu in New Delhi.» Recently Assam had earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the largest number of handwritten notes submitted for a common purpose during an essay writing to mark the 400th birth anniversary of the legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan.
The authorities with the Guinness World Records handed over the certificate to the chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam organised a year-long celebration where essays about the leader were also invited.
The organisers received a total of 42,94,350 handwritten essays from different parts of the world. Sarma had tweeted, “ Assam once again enters Guinness World Records Hall of Fame.
This is special,as 42.9 lakh handwritten notes on Lachit Barphukan is recognised as the world's largest online photo album in the world. I salute our youngsters for having shown their affection for the legendary General.” Assam created another record of largest congregation of Bihu dancers in April this year during the Rongali Bihu (spring festival).
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