Namami Brahmaputra

Namami Brahmaputra Festival

Native name|  নমামি ব্ৰহ্মপুত্ৰ মহোৎসৱ
Date| 31 March – 4 April 2017 (2017-03-31 – 2017-04-04)
Venue| 21 districts of assam situated in banks of Brahmaputra River, The main venue of festival is Kachamari Ghat, Guwahati
Also known as| Namami Brahmaputra
Namami Brahmaputra River Festival
Type| Fair
Organised by| Government of Assam
Participants| Tourists and Locals
Website| namamibrahmaputra.com

Namami Brahmaputra was an international festival that celebrates the beauty of the Brahmaputra river. It is organised by Assam Government.[1] It was the first international river festival to be held in Assam.[2] It was celebrated from 31 March – 4 April 2017. The then President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, inaugurated the 'Namami Brahmaputra' festival.[3]

The five day programme hosted activities to showcase Assam's art, heritage and culture. The event was held in 21 districts across the state touched by the Brahmaputra.[4]

## References

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1. ^ "Assam sets the stage for its first Brahmaputra-themed, mega cultural festival". Retrieved 30 March 2017.
2. ^ Borah, Prabalika M. "Celebrating the river". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
3. ^ Delhi (30 March 2017). "President of India to Inaugurate Namami Brahmaputra Festival tomorrow". Business Standard India. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
4. ^ "Namami Brahmaputra event to showcase Assam's rich art, heritage and culture". The Economic Times. Retrieved 30 March 2017.

## Gallery

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Namami Brahmaputra festival

* A view of the festival from a nearby point

* Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressing at the closing ceremony.

## External links

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* Namami Brahmaputra Official Website

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