Dhimsa ‘jamboree’ highlights tribal heritage of A.P. at Bhogapuram airport inaugural
Over 13,000 students performed a record-breaking Dhimsa tribal dance during the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh. The event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, served to highlight the state's rich tribal heritage.
Why it matters
The event serves as a cultural showcase for regional identity and tribal traditions during a major infrastructure development milestone in India.
The inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday not only marked a glorious aviation milestone for Andhra Pradesh but also presented a glittering show of rich tribal heritage of the State.
A sea of 13,750 schoolchildren performed flawlessly as they danced to the Dhimsa beats in unison as Mr. Modi arrived at the public meeting venue from the terminal building of the airport.
Just a day before, a similar performance by the children atthe same venue was recognised by the Guinness World Records as the “largest Dhimsa dance performnce.”
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