Around 15,000 participants to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest Karbi folk dance in Diphu on November 16.
DIMAPUR — Around 15,000 participants will attempt a Guinness World Records record for the largest Karbi folk dance at KASA Stadium, Diphu, on November 16, as part of the 75th Karbi Anglong Day Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Organised by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), the three-day celebration will be held from November 15 to the 17th at Karbi People's Hall, Taralangso, under the theme “Together to the Future”, marking 75 years of the formation of Karbi Anglong.
According to a press release issued by the Information and Public Relations department, Karbi Anglong, the celebrations will also feature cultural performances by Girish & The Chronicles and Meg & The Miracles on November 15, and Grammy-nominated singer Shilpa Rao on November 16.
The main programme on November 17 will be attended by Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief guest. A special highlight will be a performance of Bongkrok Arnam Kepu (Karbi Prayer) by 2,000 traditional Karbi priests (Kurusar).