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London Rongali Bihu on Apr 9

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London Bihu Committee organises this year's Rongali Bihu celebration event on April 9 at Campion School, Hornchurch, Essex. Folk singer Kalpana Patowary will be the guest artist of this year's event.

Programme

13:30 – 15:30 Registration, Jalpan and Bihu Olympics

15:30 – 16:00 Welcome by President and felicitations

16:00 – 18:30 Cultural programme

18:30 – 19:15 General Bihu dance and socialising

19:15 – 19:30 Vote of Thanks by General Secretary

19:30 – 21:30 Bihu Bhoj  

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