Assam: Nonoipariya Book Fair and Agricultural Festival Kicks Off in Nonoi

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NAGAON: The three-day Nonoipariya Book Fair and Agricultural Festival kicked off on Friday at the Madhab Kandali Kshetra in Nonoi HS school playground.

Deep Singh Deoraja, the current king of Gobha, opened the event by highlighting the history of the Tiwa community and the sacrifices made to reclaim their land during British rule. He expressed regret that the historians had left all those wonderful pages of the community to be documented in their own history books.

Noted Assamese poet Neelim Kumar, who was the chief guest, recited several of his famous poems and expressed his concern about the current state of society. He emphasized the importance of book fairs in spreading knowledge and creating a better environment.

Ranju Hazarika, a prolific author, also attended the inaugural session of the book fair as well as agriculture festival today as the guest of honour and also addressed the occasion highlighting the current scenario of the state’s intellectuals and book reading.

The festival also featured a free health check-up camp, a quiz competition, and a series of cultural programmes.

The event aims to promote literacy, agriculture, and cultural exchange in the region. The organizers have invited people from all over the district and beyond to participate in the festival. The three-day event will conclude on January 12 with a special programme featuring a book release, a panel discussion, and a cultural performance.

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