NAMAMI BRAHMAPUTRA (http://namamibrahmaputra.com) - The Biggest River Festival Of India
A festival to be organized across 21 districts in Assam from March 31-April 4, 2017 “Brahmaputra is our culture, civilization, economy and lifeline.” – Sh. Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam Assam’s life and culture are deeply influenced by the rejuvenating splashes of Brahmaputra, India’s only male river and one of the most powerful rivers of the world. To pay fitting tribute to the river’s life-giving prosperity and countless blessings, a five day long event, Namami Brahmaputra is being organized under the visionary leadership of Sh. Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam, across 21 districts along the Brahmaputra in its entire stretch from Sadiya to Dhubri. It will serve as an ideal platform to showcase Assam’s tremendous potential as a state brimming with trade, tourism and culture opportunities. The event shall take off in the form of a spectacular opening ceremony on March 31, 2017 at the riverfront of Bharalumukh, Guwahati- land of Kamakhya Temple, one of the most important and popular Shakti-peethas in India. The event will include a soulful veneration of river Brahmaputra along with other attractions like indigenous sports, local food, exhibition of organic tea, display of handloom& handicrafts, cultural evenings, film festival, business meetings and symposium among others. The conclusion of the event shall be equally spectacular with a grand closing ceremony on April 4, 2017. This five day event, epic in scale and grand in reality, shall bring along business, fun and festivities for all. Brahmaputra is not called ‘lifeline of Assam’ for nothing as this perennial river presents incredible business opportunities. The National Waterways, especially NW 2 and NW16 shall be the drivers of economic development and prosperity. National Waterways 2 (NW-2) from Dhubri to Sadiya is a bridge to drive economic progress in Southeast Asian markets, as part of India’s ‘Act East Policy’. These waterways will not only make Assam the centre of India-ASEAN collaboration but also attract major investments from around the world. The river is also a source of current and potential hydroelectric power generation. It will certainly give a boost to power infrastructure in the state. The rivers of the world are fast becoming hotspots for travelers, and the mighty Brahmaputra happens to be one of them. A river cruise on Brahmaputra is an eclectic blend of luxury, comfort and nature’s never ending delights. The extraordinary cruise experience on Brahmaputra can be further heightened by watching migratory birds, visiting temples, tribal villages, monasteries, touring breathtaking tea estates and more. Its tributaries like Manas, Jia Bharali and Kopili are ideal for white water rafting. All in all, Brahmaputra effortlessly brings together Assam’s trade, tourism and cultural aspects, interwoven into one event, that is, Namami Brahmaputra- the biggest river festival of India. Come, be a part of it and explore the soul of Assam. ——————————————————— Event Highlights: Grand Opening and Closing Ceremony, Business Meets, Trade Seminars & Symposiums, Boat Racing, Cultural Programmes, Indigenous Sports, Laser Show, Exhibition of Traditional Handloom & Handicraft, Local Cuisines, Tea Festival, Yoga and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tourism (http://namamibrahmaputra.com/tourism) : The moment you mention Assam, a series of vivid images floods the mind – a vast green expanse of closely cropped tea bushes, the almost limitless stretch of the all-sustaining Brahmaputra, the formidable Indian one-horned Rhino grazing by a beel (wetland with static water) in Kaziranga and groups of splendidly dressed people dancing sinuously to the rhythms of the Bihu drum. Assam is all this, and much more. This diverse and beautiful north-eastern state of India comprises three main geographical areas: The Brahmaputra Valley, which covers most of the state; the Barak Valley bound by Bangladesh on its west, the hills of Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura to its east and south; and the ever-mysterious Barail mountains to its north. Assam, also known as the land of Blue Hill and Red River, is synonymous with unspoiled natural beauty, teeming wildlife, immaculate tea gardens and warm, beautiful people. Its strategic location in the northeast of India and its accessibility from the rest of the country make it the gateway to the North-eastern states. It is spread over a geographical area of 78,438 km2 and shares borders with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and West Bengal; and has national highways leading to their capital cities. It also shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Occupying 2.39% of India’s landmass, Assam is the most vibrant of eight states comprising the Northeast. Bounded by these states, West Bengal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, its topographical asymmetry is underscored by the Barail mountain range sandwiched between two valleys – Brahmaputra and Barak – named after the dominant rivers. As per the 2011 census, Assam’s total population is 31,169,272 with a population density of 396.8/km2. The state is divided into 33 districts with Guwahati, Silchar, Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Nagaon as some of the major cities while Dispur as its capital. When it comes to literacy, Assam fares reasonably well than most other Indian states with 73.18% literate people. Assam is a state that’s been tailor-made by nature for tourism-related activities. Every inch of space here embraces the wonders of nature in its entire splendor. Divided into eight important categories- Wildlife, Religion & Spiritual, Tea & Golf, River & Adventure, Monsoon & Leisure, Nature & Eco, Heritage & History and Culture & Cuisine- Assam is more of everything that one can think of. This beautiful state falls in the Agro-climatic Zone II with climatic variation that can be seen regionally. While the plains of Assam have a tropical climate with high humidity, the hills have a sub-alpine type of climate with heavy rainfall. The people of Assam or anyone coming to the state enjoy a moderate climate all throughout the year including warm summers and mild winters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Schedule : http://namamibrahmaputra.com/schedule/ Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/namamibrahmaputra/ You Tube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLG9ZD1972tvnI5UKn39XUA Twitter : https://twitter.com/festbrahmaputra ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ সমাজৰ কাৰণে ভাল কাম কৰাজনৰ পৰিচয় ৰাইজৰ আগত দাঙি ধৰিব লাগে আৰু ভাল খবৰবোৰ যিমান পাৰি ৰাইজৰ মাজত বিলাব লাগে। ---- বুলজিৎ বুঢ়াগোহাঁই _______________________________________________ Assam mailing list [email protected] http://lists.assamnet.org/listinfo.cgi/assam-assamnet.org
