Alka Yagnik performed at Nagaon
Nabarupti Silpi Sangha, a cultural organization of Nagaon organized the 20th Celebration of Bordoichilla Bihu Utsav on May 28, 29. In connection with the celebration, Bordoichilla Borbihuwati 2010 competition was held on May 28 and the Bordoichilla Borbihuwati 2010 was begged by Konika Engti of Guwahati. Bordoichilla Bor Bihuwati 2010 was crowned with gold crown, a cash prize of Rs.75000/-, a color television set, a color mobile handset and a certificate.
On the May 29, the cultural programme was organized which was inaugurated by the deputy commissioner of Nagaon Manish Thakur. After the inauguration, the artistes of Jagoroad performed a colorful Tiwa dance followed by a series of 6 classical dances performed by Trishnakhi Sarma and her group. Noted Indian playback singer Alka Yagnik who was invited for the cultural show thrilled the audience of Nagaon with her numbers. The 44-year-old velvet-voiced singer also cracked few jokes also. The audience also came alive when Kaushik Roy Choudhury and Reena of Indian Idol show rendered their numbers. Alka was feliciated with traditional Asomiya Japi and Phulam Gamusa by the organsing comittee.
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