Tag: JHUMOIR DANCE: A TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCE OF ASSAM

Jhumur Dance is a traditional folk dance of Assam’s Adivasi tea tribes. Originated from Jharkhand’s Chotanagpur region, brought by the tea garden community. Performed by the Sadan ethnolinguistic group, it is an integral part of harvest festivals, weddings, and community gatherings. Performance and Style: Circular Formation: Performed by both men and women. Rhythmic Footwork: Energetic steps synchronized with lively music. Instruments: Accompanied by Madal, Dhol, Taal, and Flute. Cultural Significance: Reflects the unity, pride, and struggles of Assam’s tea garden communities. Songs narrate stories of migration, exploitation, and social struggles, highlighting the resilience of the tea tribes. Assam’s Tea Tribe Also known as the Tea Garden Communities, comprising workers and their descendants. Originated from Central India (Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal) during the 19th century. Many were forcibly brought under exploitative conditions by the British to work in tea plantations. Demographics: Constitutes 17% of Assam’s population. Influences around 40 out of 126 Assembly seats, playing a crucial role in Assam’s political landscape. Cultural Importance: A vital part of Assam’s tea production and cultural heritage. Key Facts About Tea Origin of Tea in India: Early 19th century: Discovered by the British through the Singpo tribals of Assam. Commercialized tea cultivation under British rule. Tea Plant Characteristics: Family: Species: Camellia sinensis (China variety). Camellia assamica (Assam variety). Growth: Evergreen shrub, can grow up to 30 feet if unpruned. Climate: Thrives in 16-32°C, 150 cm rainfall, and 80% humidity. Soil Requirements: Slightly acidic, well-drained, porous subsoil for water percolation. Caffeine Content: Fresh leaves contain ~4% caffeine. Tea Varieties with GI Tags: Darjeeling Tea (India’s first GI-tagged product). Assam Orthodox Tea, Nilgiri Orthodox Tea, Kangra Tea. India’s Tea Industry: Tea Estates: 39,700 across India. Employment: Over 1 million workers. Global Position: 2nd largest tea producer globally after China. 4th largest exporter of tea, with a 2023-24 export value of USD 781.79 million. Top Export Markets: Iraq, UAE, Russia, US, UK, Germany. Domestic Consumption: India consumes 80% of its tea production. Small Tea Growers (STGs): Contribute 52% of total production, with 3 lakh growers. Regional Production Trends: North India (83% of production): Assam (Assam Valley, Cachar), West Bengal (Dooars, Terai, Darjeeling). South India (17% of production): Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka. Tea Board of India (TBI): Established in 1954 under the Tea Act, 1953. Functions under the Ministry of Commerce. Headquarters: Kolkata (with overseas offices in London, Dubai, Moscow). Structure: 31 members, including the Chairman, reconstituted every three years.

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JHUMOIR DANCE: A TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCE OF ASSAM

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