Jagannath University is celebrating Pahela Baishakh鈥擝engali New Year 1432, in a festive atmosphere with colourful decorations, vibrant procession, the university鈥檚 first-ever Baishakhi Fair and cultural performances.
The procession, organised by the JnU Faculty of Fine Arts, began at around 9:30am on Monday from the university premises.
It circled the historic Victoria Park and returned to the university.
The theme for this year鈥檚 procession was 鈥楾raditional Rural Culture of Bengal鈥� featuring replicas of bullock carts, birds, animals, floral arrangements and rural artifacts.
Addressing the students after the procession in front of the science faculty, vice-chancellor Professor Md Rezaul Karim said, 鈥楾his celebration will play an important role in nurturing students鈥� cultural practices and creativity.鈥�
Following the procession, a day-long Baishakhi Mela and cultural programmes commenced.
A concert began at around 3:00pm featuring invited bands, including Ashes, Chander Gari and Metal Error.
Besides, bands from the university鈥檚 Band Music Association, including Kimvut, Komol Gandhar, Offside and several solo performers are also performing at the event.
