Assam community unites with grand tributes — including a massive cake and park plans — to honour their late music legend
On Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birthday, fans and officials in Assam have come together for emotional tributes to the late singer, including a 20-kilogram cake and a newly commissioned statue in his memory.
The celebrations reflect Zubeen’s enduring impact on Assamese music and culture:
- Community-led statue: In Bokakhat, as many as 132 organisations joined hands to create a full-size statue of Zubeen Garg, underlining his strong emotional connection with local residents.
- Cultural Park Project: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is setting up a 30-bigha riverside park in Chandamari (Kokrajhar) in his memory.
- Mass Celebrations: A three-day birthday event is being organised by student groups, including the AASU, featuring art events and sapling plantation.
- Another Statue: In Nagaon’s Puranigudam, a fiberglass, 11-foot tall statue of Garg is being crafted by local sculptor Yajna Jyoti Bora, reinforcing his legacy in Assam’s cultural landscape.
Impact of the Tributes
- These tributes go beyond standard remembrance — they reflect Zubeen Garg’s role as more than a singer: a cultural icon who deeply shaped Assamese identity.
- The statue and park are not just memorials but symbols of community pride and unity, showing how his memory continues to inspire collective action.
- For many in Assam, Zubeen’s passing awakened a sense of mission: preserving his legacy through public art, green spaces, and cultural participation.
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