Andhra Pradesh’s own classical dance ‘Kuchipudi’ created Guinness World Records by 6,117 dancers came together to present a show at the IGMC Stadium here on Sunday evening. Guinness arbitrator declared that “Jayamu Jayamu” item presented by the participants created a new record.
The team of Guinness has handed over a certificate to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The “Maha Brunda Natyam” (grand group dance) was organized as part of the ‘5th International Kuchipudi Dance Convention’ organised by the state Department of Language and Culture. Congratulations to all participants, Govt of AP and Silicon Andhra for creating a new “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 year’s 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.Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, eminent ‘Kuchipudi’ gurus of yesteryears Raja-Radha Reddy, Yamini Krishna Murthy and many others attended the closing ceremony.