manoj das <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Rongali Bihu Festival at Delhi.
Assam Association, Delhi celebrated Rongali Bihu Festival on 2nd May �2005 at Samaj Sadan, Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi 110023 in the presence of a huge audience of about 1000 in traditional fervour. The attendance was large, despite being the first working day of the month. The function started with the release of the �Samayik�- the magazine of the association by Mr. Mihir Kanta Barooah, and lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Mr. S D Lahkar. The Choir of the association presented a �quorus�. Young girls of the association rendered a bihu to show the continuum of the great cultural heritage. Among others renowned artist, Dr. Pankhi Dutta rendered a few soul stirring numbers. The main attraction however this year was, the invitee team �Bordoloni Anchalik Navajyoti Sangha� consisting of 50 members, who came from the Dhemaji district of upper Assam. The team presented huchori, Dewri bihu, bihu, jng bihu, traditional instrumental bihu, etc. Originality was galore right from the costumes, styles to songs. Girls wore rihas instead of the chadars as they did in old ages. They were mostly adolescent youths fll of life and vigour, whose commitment was cent percent.
The team came to Delhi on 28th April and performed a series of bihu renderings across Delhi as shown in the program grid. The team�s performance was overwhelming and pushed establishment of bihu as one of the most vigorous and lively folk dances of India in the land of bhangra. The event was widely covered by the electronic and print media and acclaimed by the audience as one of the best shows they have ever seen.
28 April
Bihu at Dilli Haat 6 PM (Audience: 750)
29
April
Bihu at Alliance Francaise Auditorium (Katha Valedictory function) 4:30 PM (audience: 300)
Huchori at South Avenue. 7:30 PM
(Audience: 300)
30
April
Bihu at Mother�s International School 8:15 AM (Audience: 1500)
Bihu at Hotel Ashok (Night Bazar) 8:00 PM
(audience: 300)
1
May
Bihu at Mehrauli and Garden of 5 Senses, Saket, near Qutab Minar (audience: 500)
2 MAY
Bihu at Samaj Sadan Laxmi Bai Nagar 6:30 PM (Assam Association, Delhi, Rongali Bihu Festival) (audience: 1000)
The experiment of presenting bihu before school kids was most revealing. Last year bihu was performed before the students of Vasant Valley School at Vasant Kunj. This year Mother�s International School was chosen. It�s the number one school in India for the last 3-4 years as per the survey of Outlook magazine. The outcome was overwhelming. The 40 minute long performance was an out of the world experience for the 2000 strong student-teacher community.
The principal penned in the certificate �We wish to state that all of us enjoyed the show which was full of life and vigor. It was highly entertaining and gave all the members of the audience a peep into the rich culture of Assam. We also got an idea of the importance that Bihu Festival has in the life of the Assamese people. We assure you that all of us will cherish life long the memory of this most rewarding and enriching experience.�
That�s what the state�s culture department should do to propagate the rich cultural heritage of Assam or strengthen the hands of the association in its cultural yeoman�s job.
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