🎉 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
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
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
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
Registration Opens
December 7, 2025 - January 20, 2026
Online registration portal goes live. Participants can create accounts and begin uploading their performance videos.
Submission Period
January 20 - May 20, 2026
Window for video submissions across all categories. Technical support available 24/7.
Jury Evaluation
May 21 - June 15, 2026
Expert panel reviews all submissions based on authenticity, technique, presentation, and cultural preservation.
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
Ready to Showcase Your Talent?
Join thousands of participants celebrating the rich heritage of Bagurumba dance. Register now and be part of this historic digital festival.
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