6,117 Kuchipudi dancers set new Guinness World Record
As many as 6,117 Kuchipudi dancers performed together in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on Sunday evening to set a new Guinness World Record. The Guinness adjudicator declared that the 12-minute "Jayamu Jayamu" item was the 'Largest Kuchipudi dance' performance. Dancers from across the world, including those from the US, UAE, UK, Russia, Hong Kong and Mauritius took part in the performance.
Vijayawada, Dec 25 (PTI) Andhra Pradeshs own classical dance Kuchipudi found a place in the Guinness World Records yet again when a record 6,117 dancers came together to present a show at the IGMC Stadium here this evening. Guinness adjudicator Rishinath declared that "Jayamu Jayamu" item presented in unison by the participants created a new record and handed over a certificate to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The "Maha Brunda Natyam" (grand group dance) was organised as part of the 5th International Kuchipudi Dance Convention organised by the state Department of Language and Culture. "Jayamu Jayamu" is one of the glorious items of Kuchipudi dance choreographed by the legend Vempati China Satyam. This 12-minute item was chosen for this years group dance at the event. Dancers from across the country as also from countries like US, UAE, UK, Russia, Hong Kong and Mauritius took part in it. 