Barak Valley Celebrates Zubeen Garg’s 53rd Birthday with Heartfelt and Unique Tributes

BarakOutlet, Silchar | 18 November: Barak Valley witnessed a warm, emotional, and truly distinctive celebration on Tuesday evening as admirers of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg came together to mark his 53rd birthday. The observance, coordinated by the Cultural Fraternity of the Barak Valley, stretched across multiple pockets of the region and drew overwhelming public participation.

The largest gathering unfolded at the Silchar DSA Ground, where an estimated five thousand fans assembled to honour the singer who continues to command affection across generations. In a touching moment of unity, the crowd illuminated the ground with mobile flashlights and joined their voices in singing “Mayabini Raatir Bukut,” one of Zubeen’s most cherished melodies.

Video Source: Drone Photography ,Silchar

Before the musical tribute, admirers placed garlands and floral offerings at Zubeen’s portrait on the same ground. Lamps were lit as a mark of reverence, and the release of 53 sky lanterns added a symbolic gesture, each lantern representing a year of the beloved artiste’s life and influence.

The evening also saw the presence of several personalities from the cultural community, including noted singer Debojit Saha, who stood alongside fellow artistes and fans to pay homage.

Residents described the gathering as one of the most heartfelt public tributes in recent memory. Many remarked that the collective effort and the calm dignity of the occasion reflected just how deeply Zubeen Garg’s voice and vision are woven into the cultural fabric of Assam and the Barak region.

The 18 November celebration will likely be remembered as a rare moment when an entire city paused to honour an artist whose music has shaped countless lives.

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