GUWAHATI: This year on the Republic Day celebration, the Assam tableau will be created showcasing the famous Kamakhya Temple and the legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, as per reports.
The tableau will be accompanied by Bihu artists from across the State showcasing the rich heritage of Assam. The tableau will take part in the Republic Day parade on January 26, 2023 at New Delhi.
In 2020, Assam’s embellished tableau depicting the handicraft, dance, music and its people won the first prize in the Republic Day parade.
After the win, Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma took to twitter to express his happiness. His tweet read, “A moment of pride. On a day we signed the historic #Bodo Peace Accord, an icing on the cake came in form of news of Assam's tableau at #RepublicDay parade showcasing Bhortal Nritya, a Sattriya art form, and Cane & Bamboo handicraft, bagging first prize. Congratulations.”
