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The story of genesis

A file photo shows artistes of Chhayanaut Sangeet Vidyatan present a chorus celebrating Pahela Baishakh at the Ramna green in 1970s. Courtesy: Chhayanaut
Pahela Baishakh 1373 dawn (April 14, 1967 according to Gregorian calendar) - A mixture of thrill and anxiety engulfed the artistes of newly formed Chhayanaut Sangeet Vidyatan, who... Full story

A touch of tradition in urban life

Chaitra Sankranti is an age-old tradition of saying goodbye to a year and welcoming the new year, in the rural areas of the country, by organising melas (fair) featuring ritualistic, traditional... Full story

Reviving the tradition

Kangalini Sufia and troupe perform at the concert organised by Songkranti Alliance on Friday. — New Age photo
With a view to stimulating the celebration of Chaitra Sankranti in urban setting, a daylong musical programme was held at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra Ground in Dhaka on Friday. Full story

AROUND THE TOWN

Dhaka Art Summit 2012 Organiser: Samdani Art Foundation in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Bangladesh National Museum Full story


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