NEW DELHI: Just a few metres away from the Prime Minister’s residence, the air reverberated with melody of dhol, pepa (hornpipe) and gogona (jaw harp), as Modi celebrated Bihu with the Assamese community on Saturday giving Bihu a national centrestage.
Hosted by shipping and Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal at his residence on Safdarjung Road, artistes presented traditional Bihu and guests relished delicacies from Assam after the cultural presentation.