Guwahati: Bodo Harimu San 2026 kicked off on November 7 at Tarang Jijiri Gelegra Fwthar in Haloadal, Kokrajhar. The three-day national event honors the 100th birth anniversary of Kamini Kumar Narzary, a giant of Bodo art and music. MLA Sewli Mohilary opened the main gate to start the festivities. Managing committee president Shatrajit Narzary and Bodo Harimu Afat president Susil Hazowary hoisted the flags.
Kumari Narzary led floral tributes to her late husband alongside several dignitaries. District Commissioner Pankaj Chakraborty opened a traditional Bodo house, joined by MLA Rupam Ch. Roy and BTC Executive Members. Visitors can browse various stalls featuring handloom, agriculture, and GI-tagged products. The site also includes a dedicated pavilion for the late icon and a traditional Bodo Sainasali.
Dr. Mangal Sing Hazowary, a Sahitya Akademi Award winner, chaired a seminar on Narzary's impact on Assam and his international reputation. Dr. B. Kalyan Chakraborty, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Assam, opened a joint cultural demonstration featuring troupes from across India. Bodo Sahitya Sabha president Gopinath Borgoyary released the official festival mouthpiece, Harimu Aina. Attendees also watched a documentary and biographical drama about the artist.
The event runs through November 9. It showcases traditional music and folk dances. Organizers intend to keep traditions alive while building harmony. As the event highlights the community, it works to preserve, "the rich cultural heritage, indigenous traditions and performing arts of the Bodo community and other communities."
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