ANI
31 Mar 2025, 05:00 GMT+10
Agartala (Tripura) [India], March 31 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday graced the grand celebration of the State-Level Basanta Utsav in Agartala, a festival that marks the arrival of spring.
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Saha emphasized the importance of cultural festivals in promoting unity and showcasing the state's diverse traditions to the world.
Chief Minister Saha highlighted that this is the first time Basant Utsav was celebrated at the state level in Tripura.
'Till date, Basant Utsav has never been celebrated in Tripura in this manner, this is a state-level Basant Utsav. Manipuris are also here, they are also celebrating it. I have asked to organize it on a bigger scale next time. 250 artists participated in it and I want to thank the organizers. There is peace in Tripura and we can say that Tripura is terrorism-free,' CM Saha told ANI.
The Tripura Basanta Utsav Ujjapan Committee, in collaboration with the Tripura Municipal Corporation, District Administration, and the state's Tourism Department, organized a festival that brought together a large gathering to celebrate the spirit of spring.
Several key dignitaries, including Cabinet Ministers Ratan Lal Nath, Pranajit Singha, Tinku Roy, and Sushanta Chowdhury, along with the District Magistrate, were present at the event. Their presence highlighted the significance of this festival in preserving Tripura's rich cultural heritage.
Basant Utsav is a festival that marks the arrival of spring in India. It is celebrated in the month of February or March. The festival is associated with Rabindranath Tagore, who started it at his Visva-Bharati University in Shantiniketan, West Bengal. During Basant Utsav, people dress up, sing and dance, and participate in cultural programs.
Basanta Utsav holds special importance in Tripura, where it is observed with deep cultural sentiment. The festival is celebrated with vibrant performances, traditional songs, and community participation. (ANI)
Get a daily dose of International Travel News news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to International Travel News.
More InformationSHANGHAI, China: As global demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, China's BYD is looking to double its overseas sales to over...
ANDOVER, Massachusetts: As artificial intelligence drives up energy demand across the United States, Schneider Electric is making a...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. consumer confidence continued to drop in 2025, hitting its lowest level in 12 years as more Americans worry...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Alphabet's self-driving division Waymo is preparing to expand its driverless ride-hailing footprint to the heart...
BENGALURU, India: A major regulatory breakthrough in India could mark a turning point for Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet...
NEW YORK, New York - Renewed fears about inflation, and U.S. Donald Trump's trade policies say American markets take a deep dive Friday....
MIAMI, Florida: Strong demand for cruise vacations is helping Carnival Corp sail past earnings expectations and lift its annual profit...
Agartala (Tripura) [India], March 31 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday graced the grand celebration of the State-Level...
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 31 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Union Minister of State...
Patna (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): Following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting held at the residence of Bihar Chief...
(250330) -- TAXKORGAN, March 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Amangul Wapik and her colleagues rehearse for a performance in Tiznap Town of Taxkorgan...
Patna (Bihar) [India], March 30 (ANI): Following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting held at the residence of Bihar Chief...