The Diaspora from Assam that call the UAE home is all set to celebrate Rongali Bihu in a grand way on the 6th of April in the glitzy desert city of Dubai. The event is a formal culmination of festivities that take place in various households in the community. No wonder, it is a much awaited event for all those who yearn for the magic of Bihutolis at this time of the year.
It was the year 1999 when the UAE first witnessed Rongali Bihu celebrations in an organised way. With each passing year the celebrations have grown in scale and grandeur thanks to the tireless efforts and active participation from each and every member of the diaspora. Rehearsals for the big day are underway in many households and everyone is eager to put his/her best foot forward as it is a rare opportunity in a foreign land to showcase the cultural mosaic that is Assam.
Over the years acclaimed artistes from the Assamese music and tinsel world have graced the Bihu celebrations in the UAE and this year is no exception. Singing sensation Dikshu (Sharma) and the talented Priyanka Bharali will be the star attractions and fans here are eagerly anticipating a virtuoso performance from the duo.
PermalinkSubmitted by RATHINDRA NATH DAS on Sat, 09/06/2012 - 17:24
To The Chairman, Axam Xamaj
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Respected Sir/Madam
HOPE
Namaskar Firstly send my hearten respect to you & all of your organization members . Sir/Madam I am a new social entrepreneur from very backward places of North East of India Barpeta(ASSAM). I have a hand loom, Handicraft mainly( can & bamboo) products making SSI unit in Assam ,India .Sir/Madam for your kind information that huge Women are involve in both of the above mention sectors but 95 percent involve in weaving sector of NE & it is a huge cluster approx. 5 million Women involve in this sector directly & approx.2 million involve in indirectly. But both this sector is unorganized because lake of communication, education & government proper guidance. Sir/Madam as a small social entrepreneur I am interested to contribute some development in Hand loom & Handicraft sector of NE through your some contribution. Sir/Madam I am very much interested to open a SHOW ROOM in DUBAI of my crafts .If your honor will help me every step throw your organization to open my dream show room I will great full to you forever & our crafts will be expose whole world. I am also interested if any person or organization interested to open the show room jointly I will ready for discuss in next step.
All of you rising sun of ai assomi. so If my proposal is touches your heart it will be benefited huge no of poor people of under developing region and I have full confidence we will touch the sky step by step through your program in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure equitable and prosperous world.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. Rathindra Nath Das
C/O-Rabindra Nath Das
jania Road ,Barpeta
P.O & Dist-Barpeta
Pin - 781301 ( Assam )
Assam , India .
Phone No. +91 9854616756
E-mail-dasrathinindian@yahoo.co.in
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