Celebrate Bhupen Hazarika's Legacy with musical voyage on the Brahmaputra

Dibrugarh: To commemorate the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), launched a unique cultural initiative titled “Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri” on Monday.The voyage was flagged off from Guijan ghat, Tinsukia, with a vibrant celebration of art and culture dedicated to the bard of the Brahmaputra.The event marked the beginning of a river journey along the Brahmaputra in memory of Hazarika, featuring a cultural troupe and a musical band travelling on board.Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal sent a video message for the occasion. Noted artistes, including Padma Dulal Manki, Dharmendra Baruah, and Kajal Dev presented musical performances.Later in the evening, the voyage entered Bogibeel ghat in Dibrugarh, where the centenary celebrations were marked by a colourful cultural program. The event featured competitions such as quiz and painting, along with video tributes from noted musicians and personalities, including Samar Hazarika, Syed Sadulla, Lohit Gogoi, Hrishikesh Goswami, and Ragini Kavthekar from Maharashtra.