Assam tableau wins first prize at 71st Republic Day parade

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today gave away Best Tableau awards for Republic Day Parade, 2020 in New Delhi. Assam’s tableau which portrayed the unique craftsmanship and culture of the state was chosen as the best tableau, followed by Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, that were tied for the second position.

Odisha’s tableau depicted Lord Lingaraja’s Rukuna Rath Yatra whereas the tableau of Uttar Pradesh showcased the state’s cultural and religious heritage.

Himanta Biswa Sarma took to his twitter handle, “A moment of pride. On a day we signed the historic Bodo Peace Accord, an icing on the cake came in form of news of Assam’s tableau at parade showcasing Bhortal Nritya, a Sattriya art form, and Cane & Bamboo handicraft, bagging the first prize. Congratulations.”

The tableaux of National Disaster Relief Force and Jal Shakti Mission were chosen as the best among the Ministries and Departments.

Central Public Works Department got the Special Prize for their tableau which based on the theme – Kashmir se Kanyakumari.