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NAGAON, Jan 10: The three-day Nonoipariya Book Fair and Agricultural Festival kicked off on Friday at the Madhab Kandali Kshetra in Nonoi HS school playground.
The event was inaugurated by the incumbent king of Gobha, Deep Singh Deoraja who highlighted the history of the Tiwa community and its sacrifice during the rule of the British era to regain independence in its land, regretting that the historians had left all those glorious pages of the community off record in their respective history books.
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Noted Assamese poet Neelim Kumar, who was the chief guest, recited several of his famous poems and expressed his concern about the current state of society. He emphasised the importance of book fairs in spreading knowledge and creating a better environment.
Ranju Hazarika, a prolific author, also attended the inaugural session of the book fair as well as the agriculture festival as the guest of honour. He addressed the occasion highlighting the current scenario of the state’s intellectuals and book reading.
The festival also featured a free health check-up camp, a quiz competition, and a series of cultural programmes.
The event aims to promote literacy, agriculture, and cultural exchange in the region. The organizers have invited people from all over the district and beyond to participate in the festival. The three-day event will conclude on January 12 with a special programme featuring a book release, a panel discussion, and a cultural performance.
