KAAC gearing up for observing 75th KA Day
Sushanta Roy,
Hills Live News,Diphu November 12: The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) is gearing up for a historic milestone as it marks its 75th Karbi Anglong Day, Platinum Jubilee Celebration 2026.
Scheduled from November 15 to November 17, 2026, at the Karbi People’s Hall in Taralangso, Diphu, the three-day extravaganza will be held under the theme “Together to the Future”.
Highlighting the celebrations, the Department of Information and Public Relations informed via a press release has informed that 15,000 participants will gather at the KASA Stadium in Diphu on November 16 to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest Karbi folk dance.
From November 13th to16th; a series of competitive events including badminton, debates, quizzes, and painting competitions will kick off the celebrations.
On November 15th (Khorsing Terang Cultural Night); cultural festivities commence at Rangsina Sarpo Ahongjai, featuring local bands followed by high-energy performances from rock bands Girish & the Chronicles and Meg & The Miracles.
On November 16th (Semson Sing Ingti Cultural Night & Record Attempt); the massive Guinness World Record folk dance attempt will take place at KASA Stadium, followed by an evening musical performance at 5:00 PM by Grammy-nominated Bollywood singer Shilpa Rao.
On November 17 (Main Celebration Day); 5:00 AM; open Marathon. 8:00 AM: National Flag hoisting at the CEM’s Hongpharla, Taralangso, followed by homage to founding leaders at 8:30 AM.
Morning Sessions: Distribution of appointment letters to Assistant Teachers (Arts and Science) at Sertalin Auditorium and the foundation stone laying for the Sainik School at Langvoku.
11:00 AM (Open Session): Presided over by Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member (CEM), KAAC, and MLA. The session will feature a traditional performance of Bongkrok Arnam Kepu (Karbi Prayer) by 2,000 Kurusar (traditional priests), alongside the felicitation of Guinness World Record participants.
The celebrations wrap up with the Sarsing Teron (Langkung Habe) Cultural Night. The Open Session on November 17 will be graced by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Guest, with Lok Sabha MP Amarsing Tisso attending as the Guest of Honour.
Other distinguished attendees will include KAAC Chairman Raju Tisso, Deputy Chairman Avijit Kro, His Highness Longsing Ronghang, Deputy Speaker Dr. Habbey Teron, along with Executive Members, MLAs (including Surjya Rongphar, Lunsing Teron, and Niso Terangpi), and local leaders.
Reflecting on the milestone, the Platinum Jubilee aims to honor the enduring contributions of Karbi Anglong’s founding leaders, celebrate contemporary achievements, and safeguard indigenous heritage.
Through the guiding motto “Together to the Future”, the KAAC endeavors to foster unity, inclusive growth, and collective inspiration for the region’s next chapter.