G20 delegates fascinated by Assam cultural dances and shows

Guwahati: Around 100 foreign representatives from 20 nations and different dignitaries in India for G20 highest point as of late visited Assam and crossed the strong Brahmaputra waterway to encounter the rich legacy and lively culture of the state. The Assam The travel industry division played the ideal host to a night loaded with culture and custom.

A wonderfully enhanced boat took the representatives to Shoal Island where they were concurred a warm greeting with the conventional Gayan – Bayan, Bihu dance, Siphung and other society moves, performed by 700 specialists on the island. They likewise had an opportunity to have a direct encounter of the clear clans of Assam at the Ethnic town particularly organized to show the nationality of the state.

The ethnic village featured six different folk dance performances and traditional drums (Doba, Mridanga), Xonkho (conch), Bhortal (cymbals) along with various tribes of Assam including Mishing, Bodo, Dimasa, Karbi, Rabha and Hajong. these communities. The centuries-old classical dance “Satriya”, created by the 15th century social reformer vaishnavite saint Srimanta Shankaradev, was also performed for the G20 delegates.
“Cultural diplomacy is a unique way to generate economic benefits and promote tourism in the state. We hope that the visit of the G20 delegates to Guwahati was unique and the delegates were presented with rich and lively performances along with the culinary traditions of the state. Our efforts to fascinate will connect them with the great Assamese roots and regional flavours”, said Shrikumar Padampani Bora (IRS), Managing Director, Assam Tourism Development Cooperation.
The delegates experienced a truly great Assam in their 3-day meeting in Guwahati.