Guwahati, 06 November (HS): The Assam government has launched an online registration portal for people wishing to attend the grand valedictory ceremony of the birth centenary celebrations of legendary singer and cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, scheduled to be held on November 29 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the 'Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centenary Celebration' portal during a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur on Friday. Registration will remain open until November 28, while applicants will be able to download their registration passes from November 12.

As part of the registration process, applicants will undergo background verification. The valedictory ceremony will be jointly organised by the Government of India and the Assam government, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the chief guest.

During the ceremony, renowned singer Usha Mangeshkar will be conferred with the 'Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Award'.

The event will also feature performances by several prominent artistes, including Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Angaraag 'Papon' Mahanta, Kavita Krishnamurti, L. Subramaniam and Mahalakshmi Iyer.

Several leading artistes from Assam will also participate in the celebrations. They include Tarali Sarma, Mousumi Saharia, Anandita Paul, Jubilee Baruah, Nahid Afrin, Shankuraj Konwar, Rupam Bhuyan, Dikshu Sarma, Dawor Hazarika, Mayur Hazarika and Achurjya Borpatra.

In another significant initiative, the Assam government will facilitate the participation of around 1,000 students from the state. Students interested in cultural activities will be selected from various colleges across Assam to attend the programme in New Delhi.

The November 29 event will mark the culmination of the year-long birth centenary celebrations honouring Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and his invaluable contributions to music, culture and society.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash