Zubeen Garg was remembered on his first death anniversary as Assam House in New Delhi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to the cultural icon, honouring his immense contribution to Assamese music, cinema and culture.
A floral tribute ceremony was held at the Assam House premises, where Resident Commissioner Kavitha Padmanabhan, along with officials and employees, paid floral tributes at the portrait of the late singer, composer and actor, who passed away in Singapore last year.
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Nahor Saplings Planted Within Assam House Complex
As a tribute to Zubeen Garg's enduring love for nature, Resident Commissioner Padmanabhan, along with officials and employees, planted Nahor saplings within the Assam House complex. Nahor was among the trees particularly cherished by the late cultural icon. Popular Assamese actor Gayatri Mahanta, wife of Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, also joined the tribute and planted Nahor saplings on the occasion.
Shradhanjali Programme
A separate Shradhanjali programme was organised at the Assam Information Centre, where Deputy Director Sabir Nishat, officials and employees, along with journalists of the Press Lounge, paid floral tributes to the doyen of Assamese culture and remembered his unparalleled contribution to the cultural landscape of Assam.
Cultural Evening
A cultural evening was also organised by Yugasutra, SETU Charitable Trust, All Assamese Students' Association and Youth Association of Assam. Members of the Assamese community residing in Delhi-NCR turned out in large numbers to participate in the memorial programme and pay their respects.
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The programme sought to keep alive the memories and legacy of Zubeen Garg through his timeless songs and musical creations, which continue to resonate deeply with generations of people in Assam and beyond.
The tributes at Assam House reflected the deep affection and enduring bond that people continue to share with the cultural icon, whose music and creative legacy remain an integral part of Assam's cultural identity.