Moidams – The Mound-Burial System of Ahom Dynasty Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as India’s 43rd Entry
In an important cultural achievement for India “Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty” from Assam has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement…
Moidams – the Mound-Burial system of the Ahom Dynasty: A Testament to Tai-Ahom Culture
India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time. It takes place from 21 to 31 July 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage…
Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana enter ‘UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register’
The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana have been included in ‘UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register’. This inclusion is a proud moment for India, a confirmation of the country’s…
Nrityangahara Spreads Sattriya Dance to Underprivileged Youth in Delhi Slums
Nrityangahara, a well-known Sattriya dance organization, partnered with the Uttejana Foundation and received support from the Asom Sattra Mahasabha of Guwahati to organize a unique two-day ‘Varnanam’ workshop. The event…
Exploring the Dances of Northeastern States of India
In the picturesque lands of Northeast India, where nature’s beauty merges seamlessly with rich cultural traditions, lies a treasure trove of vibrant dances that captivate the soul and tell stories…
International Dance Day: Celebrating Cultural Heritage and Unity
As the world commemorates International Dance Day on April 29th, it’s a time to revel in the beauty of movement, celebrate diverse cultural expressions, and reflect on the rich history…
Guwahati Bihu Sanmilani conducts Bihu Dance Workshop at Latasil playground for 7 days
Guwahati Bihu Sanmilani or Latasil Bihu Sanmilani organizes Workshop on Bihu Dance from 4 April’24 to 10 April’24. Experts like Bihu Samraggi Gayatri Konwar and Paharee Baruah gave lessons on…
Divine Evening of Music and Dance at ‘Shakti Mahapith’ Kamakshya “
The time was just evening, the place was the courtyard of Shakti Mahapith Kamakshya, and the air was filled with the Shabda Brahma created by Pandit Ram Kumar Mallick and…
Veteran writer Nirupama Bargohain received Lifetime Achievement Award
Veteran writer Nirupama Bargohain was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award on 13th November in Guwahati. The award, bestowed by Purbanchal Prakashan, a prominent publication house in the state, was…
Video Release of Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s Popular 70s hit ‘Auto-Rickshaw Chalao Ami Duyu Bhai’
In the 70s, the song ‘Auto-Rickshaw Chalao Ami Duyu Bhai’, written and composed by Sudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika, became immensely popular. It’s a song that bridges the gap between generations,…
GUWAHATI’S ENCHANTING PUPPET DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA WRAPS UP AT RABINDRA BHAWAN
The Traditional Puppet Dance Festival recently concluded at Rabindra Bhawan in Guwahati, showcasing the rich heritage of puppetry in Assam, locally known as “Putla Naach.” Puppetry is an ancient art…
Preserving Assam’s Cultural Heritage: Assam Down Town University’s Workshop on Borgeet
Assam Down Town University has embarked on a mission to preserve and practice the state’s rich cultural heritage in order to help safeguard and promote the state’s cultural heritage. There…
Vice-President confers Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards
The Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today emphasized the need to promote India’s glorious cultural heritage of India, spanning over 5000 years. He called upon the media to recognize our cultural…
VICE-PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO CONFER SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AMRIT AWARDS TOMORROW, 14 ARTISTS FROM NORTH EAST AMONG 84
The Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will present the one-time Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to 84 artists from the field of…
Murchana Music Education Centre’s Annual Cultural Programme-2023 held in Guwahati
It was indeed an evening to cherish for a packed audience of music lovers, parents and guardians, who were held spellbound by a stimulating cultural show at the Dr. Banikanta…
Nagaland Chamber Choir wins Two Gold Medals at the World Choir Games
The Nagaland Chamber Choir wins Two Gold Medals at the 12th World Choir Games held in South Korea. Wins Gold in the Musica Contemporanea Mixed Voices & Gold in the…
Thought-provoking performance by Pathar: ‘KOT MOR HEPAHOR DESH’ Illuminates the Challenges of Talent Migration
A recent performance on 8th July 2023 at Seagull Studio caught my attention. Swapna Dutta Deka wrote the play, titled KOT MOR HEPAHOR DESH, presented by the Guwahati chapter of…
Rituparna Das’s new book is coming out soon
All India Radio (AIR) is described as a significant social institution that plays a pivotal role in the practice, preservation, and dissemination of culture. In addition to spreading contemporary knowledge,…
The queer art exhibition “CanQueer3.0” raises awareness and celebrates aesthetic excellence
Xomonnoy, an organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and advocating for the queer community, has successfully organized the much-anticipated queer art exhibition titled “CanQueer3.0.” Opening on the 24th of June, the…
Assam Down Town University Pays Tribute to Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rava
The Programme of Performing Arts, Assam down town University organized an unique program at Guwahati Press Club to pay tribute to Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Ravana. The event commenced with a…
Assam’s dancer Madhuchanda Dutta Choudhury awarded the Rashtriya Gaurav Assam Ratna Award 2023
Another achievement of a dancer from Assam Madhuchhanda Dutta Choudhury, who is originally from Silchar and staying in Guwahati recently awarded the Rashtriya Gaurav Assam Ratna Award 2023 (Dancer of…
Kolkata Assamese Cultural Association Organized Rongali Bihu in Kolkata
Kolkata Assamese Cultural Association organized a “Cultural Program” in celebration of “Rongali Bihu” the colorful, vibrant & principal festival of the State of Assam – on the 7th of May,…
Large Numbers Of Cultural Activists Celebrated Dhamail Dance In Lala Bazar
Large numbers of cultural activists of Lala Bazar celebrated Dhamail Dance on 1st May 2023. The Megha Dhamail Dance at Lala Rural College field on 1st May, 2023 which was…
14 Eminent Artists Honored at the 4th International Indian Dance and Music Festival
The 4th Edition of International Indian Dance and Music Festival has concluded on Sunday, May 1, 2023. The event was organized by Projexel Foundation’s Founder Director, Seema Purkayastha Roy. During…
Two days International Dance and Music Festival started at Guwahati
Two days International Dance and Music festival started at Guwahati on Saturday. The first day of international dance and music festival ends at district library’s auditorium on Saturday. The 4th…