Many descendants are now eager to locate the families of their forefathers in India. A large number of people from Bihar migrated to Mauritius, and other countries in the 19th century to serve as indentured labourers on sugarcane and rubber plantations. A brainchild of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Bihar Diwas was first celebrated in 2010. It marks the day when the British carved out the state from Bengal Presidency March 22, 1912. Bihar Diwas was celebrated in the state and in Mauritius by residents of Bihar origin. He said Purryag announced the name of Nutan for the award after praising her for presentation of the traditions and culture of Bihari folk songs. The dance is said to have originated in the 20th century. Bidesia Bidesia is the most popular folk dance of Bihar people. Most of the folk dances are religious in nature, in which, gods and goddesses are invoked through dance, performed to the rhythm of folk songs and music. She simply showcased various shades of traditional Holi in rural Bihar, particularly in Mithilanchal, Bhojpur and Magadh,"said an official of the Bihar culture department. The third stream relates to the other regions of south Bihar. "Nutan impressed Purryag and the people of Mauritius by her emotional performance that touched their hearts. The dance is claimed to have originated in the 20th century. Nitu Kumari 'Nutan' was conferred the prestigious 'Mauritius Samman' by President Rajkeswur Purryag. Bidesia is the most popular folk dance of the Bihar people. Patna, Mar 28: A Bhojpuri folk singer from Bihar was honoured by the Mauritius government on the occasion of 'Bihar Diwas' celebrations in the Indian Ocean island nation, officials said Tuesday. Follow us on mauritius honours bihar folk singer
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