Nababarsho: performing the (imagi)nation
ON THE first day of Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, the streets of Dhaka transform into a theatre of colour, memory and aspiration. Celebrated by Bengalis across religious lines, in both rural fields and urban neighbourhoods, Nababarsho is more than a calendar event, a declaration of identity. The performances that unfurl on this day offer a glimpse not only into how...