Assam Tableau Excluded from Republic Day Parade, to be Showcased at Red Fort Exhibition

GUWAHATI: This year, Assam's tableau will not be participating in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi for the second consecutive year because of the rotation policy adopted by the state. However, this year, a tableau featuring two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Charaideo Moidam and Kaziranga National Park—will be showcased at the Red Fort in the Republic Day exhibition from January 26 to 31.

The theme for Assam's tableau will be 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas' or Golden India: Heritage and Development. It will feature in the Republic Day parades from 2024 to 2026. Assam's tableau is set to be featured in the 2026 event.

The tableau prominently features the ‘Xorai,’ a traditional bell-metal artifact symbolizing respect and honor, crafted in regions like Hajo and Sarthebari. Additionally, a one-horned rhinoceros, representing Assam's wildlife and thriving in Kaziranga National Park, is displayed at the front. Kaziranga, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, is home to over 2,500 rhinos and attracts numerous visitors annually.

At the rear of the tableau is the Charaideo Moidam, a unique burial site for Ahom royalty, recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance. Recently, Assam's cultural affairs minister, Bimal Borah, received a certificate of recognition for the Charaideo Moidams in Paris.

The tableau also features Sattriya dance, a classical dance form from Assam, along with elements of the vibrant Bihu festival, showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage.

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