The Kolkata Assamese Cultural Association is organizing a 5 day workshop on Bihu dance from 27th April to 1st May 2024 at Assam Bhawan. An Assamese folk dance form, it is being initiated for the first time in Kolkata. The workshop will be mentored by ace Bharatnatyam dancer, actress and Bihu Samragyee (highest recognition title for a female Bihu dancer) Smt. Jaya Seal Ghosh.

Apart from being an actress and Bharatnatyam exponent, Jaya Seal Ghosh has a very strong hold as a Bihu dancer. She had been on all the competitions and stages across Assam and won many titles, honours and accolades. She was crowned the Bihu Samragyee title in 1994.

It is being observed that a huge number of people turned up for the registration to the workshop. Irrespective of any age group people from all communities of the society expressed their eagerness and enthusiasm to learn the basics of Bihu dance.

“Apart from the Assamese people that are familiar with the dance and the festival we are happy to receive calls for booking from the Bengali boys and girls and other communities as well,” states Kashmiri Kotoky, Cultural Secretary, KACA.

Vice President Orihana Ojah further adds that the preparation of the workshop is in full swing. Keeping in mind the huge response, several plans have to be undertaken for better execution. It is with utmost care that the attendees return home with proper knowledge and a fulfilling session.

The Kolkata Assamese Cultural Association has been initiating many cultural and social activities. Apart from this workshop, KACA undertakes a workshop every year on Bhupendra Sangeet and other dance and music genres. KACA also has been showcasing, presenting, teaching and imparting the rich cultural heritage, literature, folk forms of music and dance, and activities to enhance the abilities and curiosities among people.

Kolkata Assamese Cultural Association (KACA) is a socio, literary and cultural organization based in Kolkata. It is primarily an organization set up by the resident people of Kolkata from Assam. Established in 2008, KACA is a registered organization under the Societies Registration Act of 1961 of the Government of West Bengal in India.