Guwahati, Aug. 24 -- Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU) is set to host a grand celebration on September 13, 2025, to commemorate the birth centenary of the legendary artist, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.

The university will hold a series of state-level competitions to honor his monumental contributions to music, literature, and film.

The event, which will take place on the university campus at Azara in Guwahati, aims to pay tribute to Dr. Hazarika's legacy, which is celebrated for its deep humanism and cultural pride.

The festivities will include a Bhupendra Sangeet competition, a state-level essay competition on the theme "Humanism in Bhupen Hazarika's Songs," and a quiz competition specifically for school students.

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