Rising Sun Water Fest concludes successfully
Guwahati (ANI): The second edition of the Rising Sun Water Fest, a collaborative effort between the Government of Assam and the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, themed “Revisiting Saraighat 2023”, successfully concluded at Deepor Beel, Guwahati on Monday. The event showcased rowing and sailing competitions between teams from across the country, including service teams, highlighting various disciplines of water sports.
Respected dignitaries were present at the closing ceremony, which included Assam Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Power etc. Nandita Gorlosa, Forest and Environment Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita. , General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Indian Army, B. Kalyan Chakraborty, Principal Secretary Cultural Affairs, Manabendra Dev Ray, Director, Information and Public Relations, Assam. Additionally, other senior officials of the state government and Indian Army were present. During the closing ceremony, the team winners were honored with trophies by the dignitaries. The Forest Minister expressed his intention to propose relaxation in environmental restrictions to facilitate more eco-friendly tourist events in the future, while the Power Minister in his speech expressed gratitude to the Indian Army and expressed hope that such events would This will promote water sports activities. State. The closing ceremony also featured various cultural programmes, which included stage performances, a water play on Bir Lachit Barphukan, violin recital by Sunita Bhuyan, a mesmerizing drone show and spectacular fireworks. (ANI)
