Pohela Boishakh is one of the most celebrated traditions of Bengali culture. It is the leading festival of Bangladesh which represents our ties with the very roots of our culture. It is the first day of Bengali New Year and is celebrated on 14th April in Bangladesh, West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, and worldwide among all Bengalis.
Mangal Shobhajatra
Colorful showpieces in a Boishakhi fair stall
Festive meal
Different stalls are put up to display various toys, showpieces, fancy items, etc. The ferries wheel is the major attraction of such a fair. People of all ages love to ride on a ferries wheel. Beautiful handmade masks and traditional handicrafts are sold. Moreover, people celebrate their love for Bengali culture by eating traditional foods such as “Panta Bhat” (rice soaked in water), green chilies, onion, and fried Hilsa fish. Traditional pitha, batasha, muri-murky brings back rural flavor in our mouth. Jatrapala is staged and Jari, Sari songs are performed by Sufi and folk singers. Puppet shows and magic shows amuse and entertain people.
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