GUWAHATI, DEC 5: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the 7th Chimera of Amrapali (Society for Arts), a leading socio-cultural organization in the North East in association with Government of Assam at South Point School, Guwahati on Sunday.
The Union Minister was accompanied by Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimari, Assam Government Minister Bimal Bora, renowned singer Manisha Hazarika, Principal of South Point School and many other dignitaries. Various competitions covering different districts were held on the occasion.
This year’s prisoners of Guwahati Central Jail were also involved in the competition. The winners were awarded with prizes by the Union Minister and other dignitaries present at the annual function. In addition, Amrapali Awards and honors were presented to several individuals who have made outstanding contributions in cultural and other fields.
“Indian arts and culture are one of the richest resources in the world. Arts and culture play a special role in building a healthy and strong society. It has the essence of peace, unity and revival and belongs to every society and country. Amrapali (Society for Arts) has been playing a strong role in inspiring the younger generation through the promotion and development of arts and culture of Assam and the North East as well as the whole of India. They have been mulling to promote their arts and culture among the younger generation, organizing various events at in national and international level to showcase the strength, beauty and importance of India’s rich arts and culture to the world. All the people involved in the program including Bhagwati and Pranami Bhagwati deserve to be appreciated for this,” says Sonowal.
He adds, “We must strengthen humanity and brotherhood through culture. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, our government is taking various steps to protect, preserve and promote the rich arts, culture, heritage, traditions and folk beliefs of all ethnic groups which carries the symbol of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat”. The Union Minister urged the educational institutions to focus on the overall development of the students through the three components of education, sports and culture.
It is to be mentioned here that the event is the brainchild of renowned dancer and Kathak exponent Rudra Jayant Bhagwati and Pranami Bhagwati. The Union Minister and other dignitaries enjoyed various cultural programs and a cultural dance and drama program titled ‘Panch Mahabhuta’ performed by Amrapali. The event was attended by teachers, students, parents, artists and cultural workers.