The organisers of the 42nd Bonda Anchalik Rongali Bihu Sanmilan have decided to scale back the event from its originally planned three-day schedule to a single day, as a mark of respect following the untimely passing of celebrated Assamese artiste Zubeen Garg.
The sanmilan will now be held on April 16 (2 Bohag), Thursday, at the playground of the Anchalik Sports and Cultural Development Centre, Bonda.
A committee has been formed to oversee the organisation of the sanmilan. Hemanta Talukdar will serve as president, with Runumi Boro Rangpi as executive president, Pankaj Tara as general secretary, and Narayan Kakoti Lalung as treasurer.
Jiten Rabha and Bindu Tara Medhi have been entrusted with the responsibilities of president and secretary of the cultural department respectively.
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The event will begin in the morning with flag hoisting followed by a tribute offering.
A special tribute programme in memory of Zubeen Garg will be inaugurated by artist Munin Barua, while a cultural procession will be flagged off by social worker Parimal Choudhury.
Cultural group dance performances will follow the hoisting ceremony, along with various games and sports competitions through the day.
An ethnic group dance competition and a dance competition based on the songs of Zubeen Garg will also be held as part of the tribute.
The souvenir "Jetuka" will be formally unveiled on the occasion.