theme is that the Bagururmba song and dance signify mutual respect, to honour friendship, to honour relationship, and to live in peace with the environment. Bagurumba is a celebration of life, youthful expression of happiness and togetherness. Musical instruments Among many different musical instruments, the Bodos use for Bagurumba Dance: Sifung: This is a long bamboo flute having five holes rather than six as the north Indian Bansuri would have and is also much longer than it, producing a much lower tone. Serja: a violin-like instrument. It has a round body and the scroll is bent forward. kham : a long drum made of wood and goat skin. Jota: made of iron/tama. Gongwna: made of bamboo. Composition Bagurumba uses F Major Pentatonic Scale, exactly similar to Chinese Traditional Music, an indication of the ancient Chinese influence. See also Folk dances of Assam Bodo people Bathow Puja References Books External links Bagurumba Bodo folk dace Ministry of Culture GOI Youtube Channel Bodo's Bagurumba at indiantraveldestinations.com Indian folk dances Bodo people Folk dances of Assam