Chhayanaut, the country’s esteemed cultural institution known for welcoming the Bengali new calendar year with its traditional flagship event on the morning of April 14, organised its traditional Pahela Baishakh cultural festivity at Ramna Park in the capital on Friday morning.
The festivity began at 6:15 am under the Banyan tree at Ramna (Ramna Batamul), with an eight-minute rendition of the tabour-based ‘Rag Aheer Bhairav’ melody on the sarangi before mesmerising audiences with songs, recitations and more.
A total of 12 solo songs, two recitations and 10 chorus were presented at the event featuring the themes of nature, love for humanity, self-purification and patriotism, performed by esteemed artists.
Audiences from every part of the capital cued and gathered for the celebration even before dawn, singing and dancing to welcome the new Bengali calendar year heralding good tidings.
The event came to its closure with a group rendition of the national anthem.