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GUWAHATI: A six-day Assamese folk dance workshop has begun at Shankardev Vidya Niketan in Beltola on Thursday, and it will continue until April 11. This is under the initiative of the Nava Suruj Welfare Foundation, which has collaborated with the State Level Advisory Committee for Student and Youth Welfare, Assam (SLAC).
Renowned Bihuwati Juri Gogoi Hatimuria, Chairman of the Jyoti Chitraban (Film Studio) Society, Member Secretary of SLAC, Gitartha Goswami, guardians of the participants, and trainers were all present during the opening ceremony of the folk dance workshop, which was held on Friday.
On all days specified, the session will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each invited dignitary received a Phulam Gamosa and a plant sapling as gifts during the inaugural ceremony.
Gitartha Goswami, Member Secretary, SLAC, told the media on the occasion, "The SLAC is supporting the folk dance workshop that is being organized under the initiative of the Nava Surjya Welfare Foundation. We have provided all the support and help needed to make sure that the session runs smoothly. This is an attempt to pass on our traditional dance and culture to the younger generation."
According to Nava Suruj Welfare Foundation President Sukanya Hatimuria, the programme is totally free. Sukanya said, "Yet, one can offer Guru Dakshina (repayment to one's guru or teacher) if they so choose."
She added that 1995 Bihu Samragi Jonti Gogoi, 2010 Bihu Rani Deepika Pator, and Bihu Samragi Pompi Hazarika would supervise the training. The workshop will be guided by renowned Bihuwati scholar Juri Gogoi Hatimuria, who has also joined the session as a guest.
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