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"Our ancestors did great things in the past. But we have to grow into a fuller life and much beyond even their great achievements. Therefore, let us go forward and do great things.” -Swami Vivekananda. Culture Nurtures Unity : "Culture is a collective word. It nurtures people, nurtures communities, empires, nations. It is an identity, not only clothes, art, art forms but also thought and behavior and in the way we relate to the known and the unknown. It defines the Macro Person called the community and its relationship with the Micro Person called the individual. It brings unity and not uniformity, for the culture celebrates variety. Lack of understanding of this strength leads to conflicts; clear understanding leads to meaningful, sustainable and harmonious development. Development takes place when culture, cultural forms are validated to meet the needs of the time." |
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The Line System of Assam: Implications and Consequences |
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 The immigration of landless peasants from East Bengal to the riparian lands of Brahmaputra valley in different parts of Assam which started in the last decade of nineteenth century, gained momentum during the first four decades of the twentieth century. The colonial administration encouraged immigration, because this led to huge utilization of cultivable land and as a result collection of revenue increased. Gradually this immigration created conflicts between the indigenous and the migrant population of the area. Finally, in 1920, in response to the demand of indigenous people a system known as the ‘Line System’ was introduced in present-day districts of Barpeta, Marigaon and Nagaon in order to prevent migrants from settling or occupying land, and subsequently the system was extended to other parts of the valley. But the system was not effective as expected. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 September 2011 19:32 |
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VKIC Sanman to Kum Aningiu Meriam |
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The Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) Sanman 2011 was conferred on Kum Aningiu Meriam, vice president of Zeliangrong Mipui of Nagaland on the occasion of foundation day of the institute held at Guwahati on January 31. The annual award is given for significant contribution to the society in the field of preservation, protection and advancement of traditional culture. Meriam received the award from eminent journalist Radhika Mohan Bhagawati who was present as the chief guest of the programme. Dipok Kumar Borthakur, chairman, VKIC delivered the welcome address describing the objectives of the programme. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 March 2011 10:10 |
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VKIC Newsletter October 2010 to March 2011 Released |
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Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture News-letter for duration October 2010 to March 2011 has been released. You can read the newsletter online by visiting the link below. http://www.vkic.org/the-news/65-vkic-newsletter-october-2010-to-march-2011.html |
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Celebrations and Felicitations: 31st of January VKIC Foundation Day. - To honour a person from the North East who has worked to sustain the socio-cultural fabric of his/her community.
- To discover commonalties through the performance of cultural programme
- To be aware of the how even small communities face up to international challenges to preserve their tradition.
- Award of VKIC SANMAN
- Awardees thus far – 13
Every year VKIC celebrates its Foundation Day on 31 January. On this day a person from this region having immense contribution towards preservation of traditional culture to his credit is felicitated and offered the VKIC SANMAN Award. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 February 2011 21:38 |
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