Staff Reporter
Guwahati: The 33rd Nepali Language Recognition Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Ganesh Mandir Bhawan, Narengi, Guwahati, on Monday, under the Pragjyotishpur Gorkha Kala-Sanskriti Parishad. The event, inaugurated by writer Kalpana Chetri, brought together prominent literary figures, social workers, and representatives from various ethnic groups to promote harmony and celebrate the richness of Nepali language and literature.
The meeting, presided over by the president of the Council, Krishna Kumar Sapkota, featured a welcome speech by the coordinator of the Development Council, Yem Bahadur Chetri. The former president of Assam Nepali Sahitya Sabha, Nav Sapkota, launched a collection of poems by Balakrishna Sharma Podel titled “Saaj Ka Suske Rahuru,” emphasizing the need for compassion.
Distinguished guests, including BJP Assam Pradesh spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay and national secretary of Gorkha Parishad of India, Prakash Dahal, highlighted the importance of harmony among ethnic groups and the quality of Nepali language and literature. The event featured cultural performances, including choral music, songs, and dances, showcasing the vibrant heritage of the Nepali community.
The event held last year was organized by the North Jamuguri branch of the Assam Nepali Sahitya Sabha in partnership with the North Jamuguri branch of the All Assam Gorkha Students Union (AAGSU). It included a day filled with various activities.
The festivities kicked off with Dambaru Acharya and Hemu Limbu, the presidents of the organizing committees, ceremoniously raising flags. After that Dipak Newar launched a tree planting initiative as one of the days events.The observance also included a touching homage to the heroes of the Language Movement. Bedanidhi Adhikari and Hemu Limbu offered flowers while Sadananda Sarma, the former principal of Rangachakuwa HSS, adorned the martyrs portraits with garlands.
The celebration emphasized the significance of recognizing and promoting the Nepali language, literature, and culture, fostering unity and harmony among all ethnic groups in the region.
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