Children here got a taste of Bhupen Hazarika’s music during a three-day workshop on the maestro’s creations that concluded at Gauhati Commerce College today.
Organised by Dr Bhupen Hazarika Literary and Cultural Forum — a body formed in August to promote Hazarika’s creations without distortion among people, especially the young generation — the workshop was attended by around 250 children from different parts of the city.
Hazarika’s brother, Samar, was the resource person during the workshop.
Though the depth of Hazarika’s lyrics apparently eluded the young minds, they enthusiastically learned these by heart and sang along with Samar Hazarika. The fact that most of them were from English medium schools did not stand in the way.
“I have attended different workshops on Bhupenda’s songs. But here the participation was very encouraging. The children were very enthusiastic to learn the songs. I was overwhelmed by the response. We taught them 11 songs during the three days, including some which they were not familiar with,” Samar Hazarika said, adding he had been working to popularise his brother’s creations for years and would continue to do so in the future.
Bhupen’s wife, Priyamvada, and son Tez also attended the workshop, bringing the children emotionally closer to Hazarika, whose death anniversary is just a week away.
The forum’s general secretary Bedanta Sarma said they felt Bhupen’s songs were more relevant these days in the backdrop of the recent ethnic violence in the Bodo belt. “Our organisation was set up in August with the aim of carrying on the legacy of Bhupenda. We think his songs are most relevant these days.”
The forum will also organise a set of events on November 5, including a human chain on Latasil playground, to pay tribute to the music maestro.
Anju, a participant in the workshop, said, “We have learnt a lot of things in the workshop. It was a pleasant experience for me.”
Pankaj Bora, a parent whose his child attended the workshop, said Bhupen Hazarika was in his blood and giving his son an opportunity to learn the maestro’s songs was a proud moment for him.
Organised by Dr Bhupen Hazarika Literary and Cultural Forum — a body formed in August to promote Hazarika’s creations without distortion among people, especially the young generation — the workshop was attended by around 250 children from different parts of the city.
Hazarika’s brother, Samar, was the resource person during the workshop.
Though the depth of Hazarika’s lyrics apparently eluded the young minds, they enthusiastically learned these by heart and sang along with Samar Hazarika. The fact that most of them were from English medium schools did not stand in the way.
“I have attended different workshops on Bhupenda’s songs. But here the participation was very encouraging. The children were very enthusiastic to learn the songs. I was overwhelmed by the response. We taught them 11 songs during the three days, including some which they were not familiar with,” Samar Hazarika said, adding he had been working to popularise his brother’s creations for years and would continue to do so in the future.
Bhupen’s wife, Priyamvada, and son Tez also attended the workshop, bringing the children emotionally closer to Hazarika, whose death anniversary is just a week away.
The forum’s general secretary Bedanta Sarma said they felt Bhupen’s songs were more relevant these days in the backdrop of the recent ethnic violence in the Bodo belt. “Our organisation was set up in August with the aim of carrying on the legacy of Bhupenda. We think his songs are most relevant these days.”
The forum will also organise a set of events on November 5, including a human chain on Latasil playground, to pay tribute to the music maestro.
Anju, a participant in the workshop, said, “We have learnt a lot of things in the workshop. It was a pleasant experience for me.”
Pankaj Bora, a parent whose his child attended the workshop, said Bhupen Hazarika was in his blood and giving his son an opportunity to learn the maestro’s songs was a proud moment for him.
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