Assam's folk dance

Assam is considered to be one of the largest tribal states of India. To the Assamese, folk dances mean a lot and are mainly related with their culture. Featured here is a folk dance from this north-eastern state. The folk dances of the state are usually performed with the accompaniment of traditional musical instruments like kham, jotha and cymbals.

This video clip has been shot at the venue of Octave 2008, a cultural extravaganza of northeastern states of India held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.