Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday felicitated veteran Bollywood singer Usha Mangeshkar at the 7th Mising Youth Festival. The 5-day festival started on March 5 in Jengraimukh, Majuli.
The Assam chief minister enjoyed the evening listening to songs by Usha Mangeshar and expressing his feelings on twitter: Tripping on nostalgia with the soulful songs from iconic movies Chameli Memsaab and Khoj. Bhupen da’s magic and @ushamangeshkar ji’s rendition took me to the 70s. An evening to remember.
Tripping on nostalgia with the soulful songs from iconic movies Chameli Memsaab and Khoj.
Bhupen da’s magic and @ushamangeshkar ji’s rendition took me to the 70s. An evening to remember. pic.twitter.com/EDmjok8xMx
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 8, 2020
Addressing the crowd at the closing function of the festival, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The festival is a glaring example of the colourful cultural heritage of the Mising community.”
Sonowal said that in the 21st century when information technology is calling the shots of activities of modern life, Mising Youth Festival has shown the people’s inherent ties with their culture.
In a series of tweets CM Sonowal expressed his gratitude as he experienced the colourful festival and met the people of Majuli.
The development of indigenous communities of Assam is our commitment.
We will offer all support to the Mising Autonomous Council to establish an Ethno-Cultural Village in Majuli, which will be a hub to showcase the rich culture & traditions of the Mising community. pic.twitter.com/kwiGaVDqSf
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 8, 2020
The Mising community’s role in Assam’s growth journey is invaluable.
Contributions of personalities like Kamala Miri, Indira Miri, Taburam Taid, Mrinal Miri have enriched our socio-cultural and economic spheres. They should be inspirations to the youth today. pic.twitter.com/J8IdPGTnFs
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 8, 2020
The 7th Mising Youth Festival has turned Jengraimukh into a site of confluence of tradition, culture and rich heritage of one of Assam’s largest indigenous communities.
Glad to be part of this colourful festival along with thousands of people in Majuli. pic.twitter.com/38D0LML5ly
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 8, 2020
