Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Monday that Guwahati, along with Shillong, is expected to develop into a significant venue for international performers, emphasizing how foreign concerts are emerging as a new engine of Assamese economic activity.
Sarma cited the Post Malone performance in Guwahati as an example of how tourists from the US and the UK have come for the event, packing hotels to capacity and greatly helping the local economy without any financial support from the state government.
Sarma cited the Post Malone performance in Guwahati as an example of how tourists from the US and the UK have come for the event, packing hotels to capacity and greatly helping the local economy without any financial support from the state government.
"People are pouring in from the US and UK to watch his performance," he told the reporters following the scooter distribution event for the Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award Scheme at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra.
Hotels are completely booked. It boosts the economy, and Malone's concert was not funded by the Assam government. Guwahati will now have the same edge as Shillong.
Sarma continued, "This is a rare occasion," referring to it as a historic event for the state. He is considered fourth or fifth among international musicians and is a globally influential artist. I saw his Abu Dhabi act on YouTube two days ago, and it was fantastic.
He emphasized that Assam had never previously welcomed a major international performer. "I welcome him to the land of Assam, and this is a special occasion. "I hope everything goes smoothly," he remarked.
"Those who are protesting his visit tomorrow, people in another country will also protest when watching Papon as well," the chief minister said in response to criticism of the event.
Sarma stated that he would want to see more highly regarded performers visit the state in the future. "Next year or the year after, I would like to welcome Shakira to Guwahati.
These individuals need to be transported to Silchar and Dibrugarh as well, he stated. Assam is gradually establishing itself as a thriving cultural center in the Northeast thanks to significant concerts, growing infrastructure, and growing interest from around the world.
