{"id":6798,"date":"2026-04-20T00:05:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=6798"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:05:51","slug":"bihu-in-zero-gravity-assam-cm-shares-viral-clip-of-nasa-astronaut-aboard-iss-watch-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=6798","title":{"rendered":"Bihu in zero gravity: Assam CM shares viral clip of NASA astronaut aboard ISS. Watch here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p> <div> <p>In a remarkable fusion of culture and space exploration, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has taken Assam\u2019s vibrant Bihu celebrations beyond Earth \u2014 literally. A video showing the astronaut performing the traditional Assamese folk dance aboard the International Space Station has gone viral, drawing admiration across India and beyond.\u00a0<\/p> <p>The clip was shared by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who hailed the moment as a proud milestone for Assamese culture. Calling it a sign of \u201cBihu going global,\u201d Sarma praised the gesture as a powerful symbol of cultural exchange and recognition on an international platform.<\/p> <p>The video captures Fincke dancing to the rhythm of Bihu music while floating in microgravity, even sporting a traditional Assamese gamosa \u2014 a cultural emblem of respect and celebration. The performance coincided with Rongali Bihu, the Assamese New Year festival that marks the onset of spring and is known for its energetic dance and music.\u00a0<\/p> <div class=\"embedcode\"> <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"> <p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">Bihu in an International Space Station \ud83c\udf03\ud83d\ude80\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\ude80<\/p> <p>Kudos to astronaut Mike Fincke for this special gesture to Assam\u2019s culture. It\u2019s wonderful to see Bihu going global, especially after the special focus given by Adarniya Shri <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@narendramodi<\/a> ji during <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BihuBinandia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BihuBinandia<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yKcFwCMdDI\">pic.twitter.com\/yKcFwCMdDI<\/a><\/p> <p>\u2014 Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/himantabiswa\/status\/2045744076234846257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote> <\/div> <p>While astronauts aboard the ISS often engage in cultural or outreach activities, such a direct tribute to a regional Indian folk tradition is rare. The visual of Bihu steps performed in space adds a unique dimension to the festival\u2019s global outreach.\u00a0<\/p> <p><strong>Social media applause\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <p>The video quickly gained traction on social media, with users praising both the astronaut\u2019s enthusiasm and the growing global footprint of Indian traditions. Many described it as a moment of pride for Assam, highlighting how regional cultures are finding resonance in unexpected corners of the world.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Sarma, in his post, underscored how such gestures amplify India\u2019s cultural diversity on the global stage. The chief minister also linked the moment to the increasing international attention on Bihu celebrations in recent years.<\/p> <p>The incident reflects a broader trend where space missions are not just scientific endeavors but also platforms for cultural diplomacy. From music to festivals, astronauts have often used their time in orbit to connect with audiences back on Earth.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Fincke, a veteran astronaut with multiple missions under his belt, is no stranger to public engagement. His Bihu performance, however, stands out as a rare instance of a regional Indian dance being showcased in space \u2014 bridging geography, gravity, and culture.<\/p> <\/div> <p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>Bihu in space, NASA astronaut video, Mike Fincke ISS, Assam culture global, Himanta Biswa Sarma viral post, International Space Station news, Indian culture worldwide, Rongali Bihu celebration, viral space video#Bihu #gravity #Assam #shares #viral #clip #NASA #astronaut #aboard #ISS #Watch1776614751<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a remarkable fusion of culture and space exploration, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has taken Assam\u2019s vibrant Bihu celebrations beyond Earth \u2014 literally. A video showing the astronaut performing the traditional Assamese folk dance aboard the International Space Station has gone viral, drawing admiration across India and beyond.\u00a0 The clip was shared by Assam Chief [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[25381,10287,25373,4978,25379,25370,18499,25380,25374,25376,25375,25382,25372,4976,25371,25377,1012,5043,25378,2122],"class_list":["post-6798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-content-marketing","tag-aboard","tag-assam","tag-assam-culture-global","tag-astronaut","tag-bihu","tag-bihu-in-space","tag-clip","tag-gravity","tag-himanta-biswa-sarma-viral-post","tag-indian-culture-worldwide","tag-international-space-station-news","tag-iss","tag-mike-fincke-iss","tag-nasa","tag-nasa-astronaut-video","tag-rongali-bihu-celebration","tag-shares","tag-viral","tag-viral-space-video","tag-watch"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6798"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6798\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}