Assam: Second Rongjali Bwisagu celebrated at South Aflagaon

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KOKRAJHAR: The 2nd Rongjali Bwisagu was celebrated at South Aflagaon in Kokrajhar district with two days of colourful programmes in traditional attire. The celebration was organized by the observance committee.

There were competitions on traditional Bwisagu dance, indigenous sports and literature for the young children and elders. The Bwisagu had not been organized on the stage in South Aflagaon before but since time immemorial, the villagers celebrated the Bwisagu visiting each other’s homes and sharing love, respect and strengthening the bond of unity and brotherhood. The villagers offer home-prepared rice wine and meats to the dance troupes and visitors. Before the start of Bwisagu songs and dance, the younger ones take blessings from the elders.

In the Bwisagu dance competition, Diljit Basumatary was adjudged as the ‘Bwisagu Khungur’ and he was crowned by Assistant Teacher of Kokrajhar Govt HS&MP School Rashmi Basumatary while Rathika Basumatary was crowned as the ‘Bwisagi Khungri’ and the award was given away by Naba Kr Basumatary, Medical Officer in the Health Services, Kokrajhar. The prizes of the winners of Bwisagu group dance, debate, and tug of war competitions were given away by dignitaries Iswar Chandra Narzary, Rashmi Basumatary, Aditya Narzary, Shivaram Narzary, and Devaraj Brahma while Head Mistress of Titaguri High School Kanchan Basumatary graced the prize distribution ceremony as the chief guest.

In her address, she called upon the villagers not to detract from the origin of Bwisagu songs and dance. She also called upon all to stop collecting money from the business establishments and individuals but to uphold the unity and integrity, keeping the basic character of Bwisagu and its significance.

The prize distribution ceremony was presided over by the President of the Organizing Committee Sujit Basumatary. On the 1st day, the flag of the Organizing Committee was hoisted by president Sujit Kr Basumatary while the flag of Bitgorai Club-cum- Library was hoisted by the President of the club Upen Goyary.

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