Vibrant Cultural Festival Celebrates Youth Creativity in Assam
A Celebration of Youth and Culture
Children from various districts of Assam showcased their talents through dance, music, mime, and other cultural performances at the festival.
Doomdooma, Nov 15: The central Kuhi event at Rupai Siding transformed into a lively celebration of youthful creativity and literary passion today, with over 500 children from across Assam participating in the second day of festivities. The day was highlighted by the launch of four new publications alongside a vibrant display of cultural performances.
This three-day festival, organized by the Asam Sahitya Sabha in partnership with the Tinsukia Zila Sahitya Sabha and hosted by the Rupai Satadal Sakha Sahitya Sabha, commenced on November 13 to coincide with Children’s Day.
The day's activities kicked off with the Asam Sahitya Sabha flag being raised by Tinsukia Zila Sahitya Sabha president Lambeswar Chetia, followed by a memorial tribute led by reception committee president Benu Borah. Special tributes were paid to iconic figures such as Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, music legend Zubeen Garg, and beloved artist Rajib Sadiya. The event was graced by notable attendees including Mrinal Kumar Hazarika, working president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha’s Kuhi sub-committee, Babul Dahutia from Disam Dev Satra, physician and social worker Dr. Pranabjyoti Deka, and social worker Lalit Gogoi.
A key highlight of the day was the book release segment. Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami, president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha, unveiled 'Rupair Ruprekha', an anthology of essays chronicling the history of the greater Rupai Siding area, edited by Dr. Meena Devi Baruah and published by the Asam Sahitya Sabha. He also launched 'Nothing Is Impossible', a collection of short stories by Pragyan Kurmi, a Class VI student from Holy Child Higher Secondary School, Tinsukia, and 'Mou-Koh', a children’s anthology featuring local young writers, edited by Neochengpha Bhajani, a Class IX student from Rupai Jatiya Bidyalaya. Both works were published by the Rupai Satadal Sakha Sahitya Sabha.
Additionally, the souvenir volume 'Prajalita Pragya', edited by Mala Baruah Kakati and released during the Kuhi programme, was presented by Padum Rajkhowa, vice-president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha.
Doomdooma MLA Rupesh Gowala was present at the event and delivered a congratulatory speech.
The afternoon session showcased a remarkable display of talent and cultural diversity, with nearly 500 children from various districts performing group dances, chorus songs, Jhumoir, Dihanam, mime, and other cultural acts. These performances highlighted the enthusiasm, creativity, and rich cultural heritage of the young participants.
The day's festivities concluded with the Arunabh Gogoi Memorial Cultural Programme in the evening, featuring local child artists performing dance, music, and drama. Veteran musician Pradip Dahotia inaugurated this cultural segment.
Looking ahead, the festival's final day on Sunday will include another book release session at 10 am, where several publications from the Rupai Satadal Sakha Sahitya Sabha will be unveiled.
Prominent figures expected to attend the concluding event include Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami, Padum Rajkhowa, general secretary Debajit Bora, executive president of the Central Kuhi Sub-Committee Mrinal Kumar Hazarika, convener Prashanta Saikia, along with various office bearers of the literary organization and distinguished educators.