SHIMLA: The colourful Kullu folk dance (Nati), which saw participation of 20,000 dancers during Kullu Dussehra festival on October 26 last year, has entered the Guinness book of world records.
In the Nati, 10,000 men and women attired in traditional Kullu dress performed at Dhalpur Ground during Kullu Dussehra festival on October 26 last year.
The jamboree of over 20,000 people danced to spread the message of 'Beti Hai Anmol' (Girl child is precious).
The Guinness Book authorities were informed about the show and the entire programme which lasted about an hour was monitored.
The intimation regarding recording the event in Guinness Book was received today by Kullu Deputy Commissioner, Rakesh Kumar, the man behind the show.
Kanwar confirmed the information and said that it was possible due to initiative and enthusiasm of the people who participated enthusiastically in the programme, rehearsed for days and made it successful.
Similar folk dance was performed last year (2014) also in which 8,600 dancers participated and it was recorded in Limca book of World records.