The Bihu folk dance originates from the Indian state of Assam and is related to the Bihu festival. The dance is performed in groups of men and women and includes brisk steps and rapid hand movements. Bihu emphasizes the role of the women, who maintain a tighter line of dance movement compared to the men. Bihu dancers swing their bodies with grace, balancing and holding to the rhythm of the folk music.

A Bihu dance performance includes drummers with a twin-faced drum and flutes made from bamboo. Other instruments include a Dhol, Taal, Toka, Xutuli, Pepa, Gogona, and Baanhi. Women wear attires called Chador and Mekhala. The attires are usually made from silk, cotton, or Muga silk. The Mekhala is like a drape covering the lower portion of the female body, while the Chador is worn on the upper part. The men wear the dhoti, a cotton cloth with a simple or gorgeous border covering the lower part of the body. The Gamocha is usually worn on the waist or head. The performers wear traditional jewelry and clothes during the performance.