Guwahati, Feb. 22 -- Preparations are underway in full swing at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati ahead of the "Jhumoir Binandini" event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 24

More than 8,000 artists from tea garden areas across Assam are set to perform the traditional Jhumoir dance. The event, organised by the Assam government, is being held to celebrate 200 years of the Assam Tea Industry.

Assam Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora spoke to ANI about the upcoming mega event, saying, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the mega event 'Jhumoir Binandini', where around 8000 dance artists will take part at Sarusajai stadium on 24th February."

The performers will include 5,399 female dancers, 2,175 male d...