Cultural get-together of Assam Society of Bangalore
GUWAHATI, Feb 24 The Assam Society of Bangalore, a socio-cultural
organisation, organised a cultural get-together at Princess Academy, Palace
Ground in Bangalore on Sunday, informs a press release.
The occasion was an effort to rekindle the passion for Assamese culture across
all walks of life, echoing the richness of the Assamese heritage, providing
freshness and a renewed zeal to celebrate the Assamese culture.
Along with various activities throughout the day, a colourful cultural evening
was also held that included performances by renowned Assamese artistes,
followed by a grand musical nite by singing sensation Zubeen Garg.
The event was graced by the presence of celebrities both from cine and fashion
world, intellectuals, people from software, education, hospitality industry,
financial sector, etc. The event started off with the lighting of lamp by the
chief guest Manoranjana Singh, MD of North East Television.
Dr VG Joseph Chairman, Garden City College, B Premnath Reddy, Chairman Acharya
Institutes, Kiran Reddy Chairman, AIMS, Sri Venkatapaty, Chairman East Point
Group of Institution attended the programme as guests of honour.
The event was also graced by former office bearers of the society including
Sanjay Singh, founder president of the Society. Speaking on the occasion Singh
said, Since 1998, the Assam Society of Bangalore has been playing a very
crucial role in the uplift of the rich Assamese culture and heritage.
The event showcased the ethnic food of North East in the food courts. The
spectacular event was witnessed by a mammoth crowd of 10000 people. Established
in 1998, the Assam Society of Bangalore is an individual body consisting of
nearly 5000 students, 4000 software professionals and 2000-2500 other members
like doctors, businessmen, housewives, etc. from Assam.
(The Assam Tribune,25.02.2008)
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