Assam: 22nd Death Anniversary of Goalpariya Folk Legend Pratima Baruah Pandey Observed in Gauripur

A Correspondent

DHUBRI: The 22nd death anniversary of Padmashree Pratima Baruah Pandey, the queen of Goalpariya folk songs was remembered at the Gauripur Balika High School on Friday.

The school’s governing body chairman, Mrinmoy Kumar Dev Adhikari, offered floral tributes to the legendary artist, while the school’s former students’ committee chairperson, Shubhashree Gogoi, lit the lamp.

The school’s headmistress, Manisha Singha Choudhury, and senior teacher, Jayanti Roy, also paid floral tributes.

Later, a memorial meeting was held which was presided over by the headmistress, where speakers, including Mrinmoy Kumar Dev Adhikari and Shubhashree Gogoi, highlighted Pratima Baruah Pandey’s life and contributions to Goalpariya folk song and culture. Programme was attended by teachers, students, and local residents.

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