The first day of the two-day festival was marked by the ceremonial inauguration
of the Bengali New Year celebration by Vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Showkat
Ali at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. The event was a spectacular display
of colors and joy, as students, teachers, and staff from the university and the
local community gathered to witness the kite flying competition.
- The event was held at the university’s football field, where participants
were seen showcasing their kite-flying skills and competing in a range of
categories, including the longest, highest, and most innovative kite designs. - The Vice-chancellor highlighted the significance of the kite festival as a
time-honored tradition and cultural heritage of rural Bangladesh, dating back
to the pre-independence era.
A colorful Bengali New Year’s celebration will be held on the campus, with
traditional dances, music, and food being showcased. The ‘Borshoboron Ananda
Shobhajatra’ is a unique cultural program that will highlight the culture of
Bengali society and the agricultural culture of North Bengal.
“Before welcoming ‘Pahela Boishakh’ in the Bengali New Year 1432 in
the post-July Revolution Bangladesh tomorrow, the kite festival has been
organised for the first time at Begum Rokeya University on the occasion of
‘Chaitra Sangkranti’,” said the Vice-chancellor.
The celebration will also feature a range of cultural programs, including
traditional dances, music, and food being showcased. The university’s 22
departments, under six faculties, will participate in the ‘Baishakhi Mela’ and
cultural programs.
| Departments participating in the Baishakhi Mela | Faculties |
| Department of History | Faculty of Arts and Humanities |
| Department of Education | Faculty of Education |
| Department of English | Faculty of Languages and Linguistics |
| Department of Economics | Faculty of Economics and Business Studies |
| Department of Political Science | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department of Law | Faculty of Law |
The ‘Baishakhi Mela’ is a grand cultural event that will take place on the
campus, highlighting the culture of Bengali society and the agricultural
culture of North Bengal. The event will feature a range of cultural programs,
including traditional dances, music, and food being showcased.
- The university’s 22 departments will participate in the cultural programs, including
traditional dances, music, and food being showcased. - The event will also feature a range of interactive activities, including a
kite-flying competition, a cultural quiz, and a display of traditional crafts.
The Vice-chancellor emphasized that the celebration of the kite festival is an
eternal tradition and cultural heritage of rural Bangladesh, dating back to
the pre-independence era. He also highlighted the importance of preserving
and promoting this cultural heritage, and the university’s role in doing so. Key Takeaways:
* The kite festival is a time-honored tradition and cultural heritage of rural
Bangladesh, dating back to the pre-independence era. * The celebration of the kite festival is a colorful display of colors and
joy, showcasing the culture of Bengali society and the agricultural
culture of North Bengal. * The university’s 22 departments will participate in the cultural programs, including
traditional dances, music, and food being showcased. * The event will feature a range of interactive activities, including a kite-flying
competition, a cultural quiz, and a display of traditional crafts. Highlights:
* The kite festival is a grand cultural event that will take place on the
campus, highlighting the culture of Bengali society and the agricultural
culture of North Bengal. The university’s participation in the kite festival is a testament to its commitment
to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of rural Bangladesh. The event
will be a memorable experience for students, teachers, and staff, and will
cement the university’s reputation as a center of cultural excellence.
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