GUWAHATI, March 16 – In keeping with its efforts to
promote the cultural treasure trove of the state, the Directorate of Cultural
Affairs is organising Mahabahu Utsav from March 17 at Sonaram HS School
Playground here.
Addressing media persons here on Monday, Bibekananda
Choudhury, director, cultural affairs said that the three-day extravaganza will
showcase the way of living of the ethnic communities through display of
handloom, handicraft, agricultural tools, ethnic food, etc. The event will also
have generous dose of music, dance and performing folk arts.
“This time the theme of the festival is Peace
through culture and creativity,” said Choudhury, adding that the event will
provide entertainment to all section of the population including the kids.
The highlight of the first day will be opening of
the exhibitions, screening of films, laser animation show, a folk fusion, etc.
The second day will feature film screening,
workshops, a tribute to the musical legends, performance by folk artistes with
different ethnic background, etc.
The concluding day will entertain spectators to
Sattriya dance, performance by new generation of singers, Bihu dance, apparel
show etc.
The star attraction of the programme is singer Kalpana
Patowary who is slated to entertain Guwahatians in the evening of March 17.
Zubin Garg will perform in the evening of March 19 and a galaxy of actors from
the Assamese film industry will feather on March 18.
“This event will be a platform for the various
ethnic communities of the state to highlight their vibrant culture,” said
Choudhury, mentioning that the way of living of all ethnic communities is
distinctive and the Mahabahu Utsav is going to provide a glimpse into their
colourful culture.
On the other hand, the event, according to Choudhury,
is going to introduce the young generation, particularly the urban children to
the life style of rural Assam. “We are confident the exhibitions will
definitely attract the young people and make them aware about their tradition,”
he said.
GUWAHATI, March 16 – In keeping with its efforts to
promote the cultural treasure trove of the state, the Directorate of Cultural
Affairs is organising Mahabahu Utsav from March 17 at Sonaram HS School
Playground here.
Addressing media persons here on Monday, Bibekananda
Choudhury, director, cultural affairs said that the three-day extravaganza will
showcase the way of living of the ethnic communities through display of
handloom, handicraft, agricultural tools, ethnic food, etc. The event will also
have generous dose of music, dance and performing folk arts.
“This time the theme of the festival is Peace
through culture and creativity,” said Choudhury, adding that the event will
provide entertainment to all section of the population including the kids.
The highlight of the first day will be opening of
the exhibitions, screening of films, laser animation show, a folk fusion, etc.
The second day will feature film screening,
workshops, a tribute to the musical legends, performance by folk artistes with
different ethnic background, etc.
The concluding day will entertain spectators to
Sattriya dance, performance by new generation of singers, Bihu dance, apparel
show etc.
The star attraction of the programme is singer Kalpana
Patowary who is slated to entertain Guwahatians in the evening of March 17.
Zubin Garg will perform in the evening of March 19 and a galaxy of actors from
the Assamese film industry will feather on March 18.
“This event will be a platform for the various
ethnic communities of the state to highlight their vibrant culture,” said
Choudhury, mentioning that the way of living of all ethnic communities is
distinctive and the Mahabahu Utsav is going to provide a glimpse into their
colourful culture.
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