Setubandha 2013 programme, held in Gohpur, highlighted the benefits of sustained follow-up work. Communities from various regions came together to perform and learn from each other, resulting in a rich tapestry of cultural exchange
Details
Setubandha 2013 was held on 27, 28 and 29 December in the Nehru Higher Secondary School Field, Gopalpur area of Gohpur in the then Sonitpur district
Four Bhaonas performed
- Bhomiputra Narakasur – bhaona in Bodo language by Balijan Bongaon Laimun Sanskritik Parisad, Gohpur
- Shymanta Haran – bhaona in Mising language by Jengraimukh Mising Silpi Samaj, Majuli
- Ram Bijoy – ankiya bhaona by Dubia Silpi Samaj, Gohpur (artisits from Deori, Karbi, Mising, Bodo, and Nyishi communities)
- Parijat Haron – ankiya bhaona by Sadou Gopalpur Silpi Samaj, Gohpur
Academic programmes held
- Discussion cum demonstration on ‘Mati-Akhara and Health’. The demonstrators were from Majuli and Gohpur.
- Quiz on Sankaradeva and Sattra amongst the students and youths of the region.
- PRERONA - Geet-Mator Abeli – an Academic and Cultural session (Interactive Song Session) held
- Communities from Gohpur and the adjoining areas participated in a cultural procession
- EXHIBITION – of objects and artifacts from Sattras and of the material culture of the way of life of the Janjati’s living in the larger Gohpur area.
- SETUBANDHA GRANTHA titled ‘Setubandha Kori Norey’ a collection of articles on examples and stories of unification and harmony in the society focusing on the north bank was released. Book was edited by Dr Pradipjyoti Mahanta and Dr Madhab Borah
- Besides in Assamese Borgeet was performed in Nepali, Mising, and Bodo languages
- Urdu Borgeet was performed by artists from Sootea
- Diha naam by Mising community from Haridash, Gohpur