🎉 1st Bagurumba Dance Digital Festival 2026 | Global Bodoland - Digital Bodoland

1st Bagurumba Dance
Digital Festival 2026

Celebrating the Soul of Bodo Culture

Join us in preserving and promoting the magnificent Bagurumba dance tradition. A groundbreaking digital initiative to archive, celebrate, and showcase Bodo cultural heritage to the world through state-of-the-art technology.

🌟 Vision: Global Bodoland – Digital Bodoland

This initiative is aligned with the Chief's vision of promoting Bodoland's rich cultural heritage on a global stage through digital innovation. We are creating a platform where tradition meets technology, enabling worldwide participation and cultural preservation.

About the Festival

A groundbreaking initiative to archive, celebrate, and promote Bagurumba dance globally through a state-of-the-art digital platform

Digital Archiving

Create a comprehensive high-quality digital archive of Bagurumba performances, preserving this precious cultural heritage for future generations.

Global Participation

Enable Bodo community members worldwide to participate through our dedicated online competition platform with international accessibility.

International Promotion

Promote Bodoland's cultural identity internationally using modern digital tools and social media outreach.

Youth Engagement

Encourage youth participation in traditional arts, fostering community pride and cultural continuity across generations.

Competition Categories

Three distinct categories designed to celebrate excellence at regional, national, and international levels

Assam Category
Regional Excellence

Entry Fee: ₹200

Prize Distribution

  • 1st Prize₹1,00,000
  • 2nd Prize₹75,000
  • 3rd Prize₹50,000
  • 10 Consolation₹10,000 each

Eligibility

  • Open to participants from across Assam
  • Individual or group performances
  • Traditional Bagurumba dance forms
  • Video submission via online platform
National Category
Pan-India Competition

Entry Fee: ₹500

Prize Distribution

  • 1st Prize₹2,00,000
  • 2nd Prize₹1,50,000
  • 3rd Prize₹1,00,000
  • 10 Consolation₹15,000 each

Eligibility

  • Open to participants from all Indian states
  • Individual or group performances welcome
  • Authentic Bagurumba traditions required
  • High-quality video submissions
International Category
Global Competition

Entry Fee: ₹800

Prize Distribution

  • 1st Prize₹3,00,000
  • 2nd Prize₹2,00,000
  • 3rd Prize₹1,50,000
  • 10 Consolation₹20,000 each

Eligibility

  • Open to global participants worldwide
  • Bodo diaspora especially encouraged
  • Cultural authenticity emphasized
  • English subtitles recommended

Festival Timeline

Mark your calendars for each important phase of the festival

Phase 1

Registration Opens

December 7, 2025 - January 20, 2026

Online registration portal goes live. Participants can create accounts and begin uploading their performance videos.

Phase 2

Submission Period

January 20 - May 20, 2026

Window for video submissions across all categories. Technical support available 24/7.

Phase 3

Jury Evaluation

May 21 - June 15, 2026

Expert panel reviews all submissions based on authenticity, technique, presentation, and cultural preservation.

Phase 4

Public Voting

June 16 - June 30, 2026

Public voting opens for all submitted performances. Winners announced after combining jury scores and public votes.

Watch Performances

Explore amazing Bagurumba performances from participants across all categories

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