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Detailed explanation-1: -The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam. It is related to the Bihu festival and is an important part of Assamese culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -The festival takes place during mid-April and the Bihu dance is meant to celebrate and emulate the seasonal spirit, celebrating fertility and passion. Bihu is performed by groups of young men and women and in earlier times it served principally as a courtship dance.

Detailed explanation-3: -The modern form of Bihu dance was derived from the Faat Bihu dance celebrated in Dhakuakhana, Lakhimpur. The performers were called by the Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1694 to dance in the royal arena Rang Ghar. The origin of Faat Bihu can be traced to Sadiya. The word Faat in Deori-Chutia language means “to migrate".