Sivasagar hosts recitation workshop for students

The Sivasagar district unit of the Asam Sahitya Sabha's Poets' Association (Zila Kabi Sanmilan) organised a poetry recitation workshop titled "Kobitar Swarasadhana" at PM Shri No. 794 Kisturchand Agarwala Nagar Primary School on Friday.

The programme was held as part of a statewide initiative of the All Assam Poets' Association to promote the art of recitation among students.

The workshop was conducted by noted recitation artist Swapna Devi Nath, who introduced students to the fundamentals of voice modulation, pronunciation and expression. The training was held in two groups, with Avinash Bastab, magazine editor of the Sivasagar District Kabi Sanmilan, assisting as a co-trainer.

The event was attended by School Management Committee president Debajit Saikia, headmistress Marami Chaliha and members of the teaching staff.

Among the guests were Tarun Chandra Nath, editor of Somoloy, the journal of the All Assam Kabi Sanmilan; Janam Khanikar, assistant editor of the publication; Kuntala Kalyani Handique, secretary of the Kabyanandini sub-committee; Geetraj, secretary of the Sivasagar District Kabi Sanmilan; and Sabita Barua Dutta, publicity secretary of the Dibrugarh District Kabi Sanmilan.

The programme began with a welcome address by headmistress Marami Chaliha. Addressing the students, Tarun Chandra Nath and Janam Khanikar highlighted the role of recitation in enhancing language skills, confidence and appreciation for literature.

Organisers said the workshop aimed to nurture young talent and encourage greater interest in Assamese poetry and literary traditions through practical training in recitation.