Assam: Dibrugarh University hosts international conference

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DIBRUGARH: Dibrugarh University, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, organized a two-day international conference on ‘Exploring Indigeneity in the 21st Century: Culture, Identity, Sustainability’ on March 6 and 7.

The conference brought together scholars, researchers, and academicians from across the world to deliberate on issues concerning indigenous cultures, traditions, and their relevance in contemporary society.

The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor of Dibrugarh University Prof Jiten Hazarika who underscored the importance of studying and preserving indigenous cultures, traditions, and practices in the face of rapid modernisation.

The keynote address was delivered by Prof Himadri Lahiri from the Department of English, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata. In his address, Prof Lahiri provided a critical perspective on indigeneity, interpreting it through the lens of belatedness. He highlighted the role of articulation, translation, and performance in providing indigenous communities with a platform to voice their histories, struggles, and aspirations.

The plenary sessions featured distinguished speakers from various international and national institutions. Notable among them were Professor Gabriela Vargas-Cetina from Mexico, Professor Sharif Atiquzzaman from Bangladesh, Tim Dalton from France, Professor Ashes Gupta from Tripura University, Professor Shruti Das from Berhampur University, Odisha, Professor Tikaram Poudel and Dr Bipin Cherchen from Kathmandu University, Nepal, Professor Miazi Hazam from Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, and Dr Arzuman Ara from the English and Foreign Languages University, Shillong.

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