Arts-&-Culture
Skulls, masks and dancers as Mexico fetes Day of the Dead
Dancers in indigenous costumes pranced down a broad avenue followed by a float bearing the 20-foot-tall likeness of the goddess Mictecacihuatl, announced as "the queen of the underworld and the guardian of our bones," crowned by a red feather headdress and cradling a skull in her right hand.
‘Gyantapas Abdur Razzaq was a revolutionary’
Dhaka, Nov 2 (UNB) – Prof Abdur Razzaq was a visionary who had an impressive brain and mind ahead of his time but he used to live as a common man, speakers said at a book launching ceremony on Saturday.
Guinness record set in China for most people performing sign language
A new Guinness world record was set Friday at a Chinese university for "most people performing sign language."
580-yr-old stone tablet found in north China
An ancient stone tablet describing the story of Chan Buddhist master Bi Tingxuan over 580 years ago was found in north China's Hebei Province, local authorities said.
China to restore murals of largest Taoist temple
The restoration of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) murals in Yongle Palace, the largest Taoist temple in China, will be launched in 2020, local authorities said Saturday.
Selim Al Deen Utsab ‘19 begins at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
The three-day long Selim Al Deen Utsab 2019 and the 8th national council of Bangladesh Gram Theatre begun at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Friday.
Kalidas Karmakar to live on through his majestic works
Dhaka, Oct 29 (UNB) – Mentioning that Kalidas Karmakar was not only a great printmaker and prolific artist in Bangladesh, but also a great admirer, preacher and well-wisher of modern arts, speakers at a memorial meeting here on Tuesday said he will live forever through his majestic creations.
Bangladesh participates in 1st Asia Cultural Week-2019 Festival in Korea
Dhaka, Oct 28 (UNB) - The Embassy of Bangladesh, Seoul has participated in the ‘1st Asia Cultural Week 2019’ organised by Asia Culture Centre in Gwangju city, the cultural hub of Korea.
Bhawaiya Fest held on folk maestro Abbasuddin’s 118th birth anniversary
Dhaka, Oct 27 (UNB) – The 10th edition of Bhawaiya Fest was held on Sunday evening at Shilpakala Academy, marking the 118th birth anniversary of Abbasuddin Ahmed, known as the ‘Bhawaiya King’.
Curtain falls on Heritage Handloom Festival
Dhaka, Oct 27 (UNB) - Entrepreneurs and designers from across the country showcased traditional and heritage products at the four-day ‘Heritage Handloom Festival-2019’ that ended here on Saturday.
The festival organised by SME Foundation and Association of Fashion Designers of Bangladesh (AFDB) with support from the Cultural Affairs Ministry began at Gardenia Grand Hall of Gulshan-2 on Wednesday to promote local handloom products and prevent the extinction of traditional items.
Planning Minister MA Mannan inaugurated it as the chief guest.
Products from as many as 15 sectors, including jute, Jamdani, Khadi, Rajshahi silk, cane, bamboo, folk art, Nakshi Kantha, Mirpur Benarasi, Tangail handloom, Sirajganj handloom, Rangamati handloom and Monipuri handloom, were displayed at 45 stalls during the festival.
Besides, seminars, fashion shows, folk dance and musical nights were also arranged on the occasion.