HT Digital,
Itanagar, Dec 3: Famed Rosem artist Thanga Darlong passed away at the age of 103 at his home in Kailashahar, Tripura’s Unakoti District, on December 3.
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Born on July 20, 1920, in Marui village, Tripura, Darlong had been suffering from chronic illnesses for a long period. Known for his significant contributions to folk music, particularly through the traditional instrument Rosem, Darlong had been bedridden and hospitalised for an extended period.
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His dedication to the art form earned him the esteemed Padma Shri in 2019, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha expressed his condolences, noting the irreplaceable loss to the state’s cultural world.
