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Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is also the chairman of Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society, on Wednesday attended as the guest of honor the grand opening ceremony of the jubilee celebrations of Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra held at the cultural association’s headquarters in Guwahati. Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, named after the 15th century neo-Vaishnavite Saint and the result of the historic Assam Treaty, was inaugurated by the then President of India, KR Narayanan, on November 9, 1998. It was built at an initial cost of Rs. 19 crore, Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra has, since its inception in 1998, tirelessly played its role as a channel for the preservation, restoration, research and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of the groups. different ethnic groups living in the region.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who spoke at the venue said that it is committed to fulfill the aspirations of the Assam community in the 5-year period. in terms of cultural identity. He said that due to the diligent works of Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society, Assamese culture and identity have been able to enter and leave many places not only in the country but also abroad.
He spoke briefly about the initiatives of Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society like National Exhibition of Srimanta Sankardev, Rukmini Haran’s play translated into Gujarati and its performance in that language, Parijat Haran’s play translated into French and others. Paying a rich tribute to Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev, Chief Minister Dr Sarma said that the 15th century saint tried to unite the region with the help of great Indian culture and identity. The main philosophy of Srimanta Sankardev is based on the concept of Vedanta, said the chief minister, adding that in the 15th century he tried to find a common ground between the definition of Vedanta and Bhakti worship.
Referring to the culture as the most important foundation of a progressive society, the minister talked about the activities of the Asam government to enrich and protect the cultural identity of the indigenous communities in the region. He specifically pointed to the establishment of the Tribal Religion & Culture Department by the Assam government.
The Prime Minister promised all necessary measures to protect, preserve and expand the marginalized communities of the State. Today’s inauguration ceremony was also attended by Culture Minister Bimal Bora, Agriculture Minister and Assam Treaty Enforcement Department Atul Bora, Vice President Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society Jitul Sonowal, Secretary Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society Sudarshan Thakur, Assam Secretary Cultural Affairs Laya. Maduri, veteran journalist Dhirendranath Chakroborty, Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Jatin Goswami and renowned artist Noni Borpuzari (ANI)
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