Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre piques people's interest

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GUWAHATI: The Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre at Panbazar in the city is garnering good response from people.

To visit the Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre, one has to buy a ticket for Rs 100. Every day, the Heritage Centre sees a substantial crowd of college students and families. Vice-President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu had inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre on October 3, 2021. Under the aegis of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, the entire hillock with the old Deputy Commissioner's bungalow perched on top, along with the surrounding grounds, have been transformed into the Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre, dedicated to the spirit and legacy of the majestic Brahmaputra. The heritage centre has on display the heritage of boats, an amphitheatre, an exhibition space and a cafeteria. The other attractions include a collection of traditional fishing equipment, photographs and artefacts related to the history of Guwahati and river transport. The bungalow has installations depicting the textile designs, ethnic motifs and indigenous musical instruments.

Prakash Baruah, who had come to visit the heritage centre with his family on Saturday, said, "People can enjoy the scenic view of the mighty Brahmaputra from here. The government took a great initiative to construct this heritage centre in the middle of the city. Parents should bring their children here as they can learn a lot from the photographs and artefacts on display in the art gallery. This is a place where people can sit and relax and also gather information about Assam's rich cultural heritage." He added, "Cleanliness is maintained in the heritage centre by the authority concerned. It is also the responsibility of the people who visit the centre to keep it clean. They should not litter the place."

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