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Asam Sahitya Sabha Celebrates Bhupen Hazarika Birth Centenary
The Asam Sahitya Sabha held a special event in Kolkata to remember singer and cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika.
The event marked what organizers called his birth centenary.
It took place at Assam Bhavan on August 22.
Speakers discussed how Hazarika connected the cultures of Assam and Bengal.
The organization gave awards to four people who have contributed to music, dance, literature and education.
Two books were also released during the program.
Musicians and dancers performed for the audience in the evening.
Organizers said the event encouraged friendship and cultural unity between Assam and Bengal.
The Asam Sahitya Sabha and its Kolkata branch held Bhupen Hazarika’s birth-centenary celebration at Assam Bhavan on August 22.
A seminar examined Hazarika’s contribution to the cultural bridge between Assam and Bengal.
The organization presented commemorative awards to Dolly Ghosh, Meenakshi Chaliha Basu, Tridib Chatterjee and Rekha Chaliha Basu.
Two publications were released, including Song of Confluence, a collection of translated Hazarika lyrics.
More than 100 people attended an evening featuring music, Sattriya dance and other dance performances.
- Who
- The Asam Sahitya Sabha and its Kolkata branch organized the event to honor Bhupen Hazarika, with participation from artists, writers, officials and members of the Assamese community.
- What
- A birth-centenary celebration featuring a seminar, commemorative awards, publication releases and cultural performances was held for Bhupen Hazarika.
- Where
- Assam Bhavan in Salt Lake, Kolkata.
- When
- August 22; the year was not specified in the article.
- Why
- The event commemorated Hazarika and highlighted his contribution to cultural connections between Assam and Bengal.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Asam Sahitya Sabha, in collaboration with its Kolkata branch
- Venue
- Assam Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata
- Main seminar
- Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s Contribution to the Cultural Bridge Between Assam and Bengal
- Award recipients
- Dolly Ghosh, Meenakshi Chaliha Basu, Tridib Chatterjee and Rekha Chaliha Basu
- Publications released
- A joint Assamese-Bengali-to-English translation collection by Dr. Ranjan Kumar Dutta and Song of Confluence
- Attendance
- More than 100 people
- Performance highlights
- Vocal music, Sattriya dance and dance recitals
Sources
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