The Hindu : Metro Plus Delhi / Events : A sliver of the Sisters: "Geeta counts off well-known names from the region's literary field like Hiren Bhattacharyya, Nilamani Phukan, Homen Borgohain, Nirupama Borgohain, Kula Saikia, Margaret Zama, Mamang Dai, James Dokhuma, Easterine Iralu, among many others as participants.
"As a pre-Utsav event, we have a pack of six award-winning films from the region. They would be screened between April 11 and 16 at Alliance Francaise," says Geeta. Also, the Utsav would see a festival of NE films and documentaries at the India International Centre auditorium.
Flagging off the festival will be theatre stalwart Ratan Thiyam at the IIC. Interestingly, among other things, the Utsav would also feature a conference of teachers from Kathashalas, the schools run by Katha across the country, on innovative methods to bring the North-East into the classroom. A shadow parliament is also planned, where children would discuss the region.
Though Geeta adds sadly that Bhupen Hazarika won't be able to attend the event due to paucity of time, you express a sigh of relief"
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
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