Happy Bangla new year to all. Today is the first day of Bangla new year which is called “Pohela Boishak”. All over Bangladesh, this day is celebrated with full of joy and harmony. There is no religious boundaries of this celebration. Every person from every religion participate this new year program. The integral part of Bangla new year is ‘Mangal Shovajatra’. UNESCO has declared Mangal Shovajatra as an world intangible cultural heritage.
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Mangal Shuvojatra is a mass procession that takes place in the morning on the first day of the Bengali New Year in Bangladesh. The rally is organized by the teachers and students of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Dhaka University. The festival is considered an expression of the secular identity of the Bangladeshi people and as a way to promote unity.
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For the businessman specially in the rural areas, this day is most important. One program called “Halkhata” take place this day. “Halkhata” means closing the old book of business calculations and opening a new book. That means, what was loan in the previous year, has to pay on the first day of the month. On this day all the business gives sweets to their customers as a sign of happiness.
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Google also shows it’s respect about this day by mentioning in it’s homepage.
I used to participate Mangal Shuvajatra every year. I believe this is the celebration for all regardless the religious beliefs.
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Its really a nice opportunity for our society to come on a rhyme on this day . We are divided by so many colours but the colours of "Pohela Boishakh" can bring us to one road. I am also very curious about "Halkhata" but it seems to be waning day by day . By the way , whats the last food picture about ? Looks nice .
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The last food is sweet which is given to the customers on the occasion of Halkhata. Thanks for your input.
i was confused with "meshed rice ball". Thanks again .
Its is true that its a culture of Bangladesh. But as a Muslim country, there is no islamic symbol for Mongal shuva Jatra ( Walking for Peace). I think we should add some Islamic symbol (as a culture ) in peace rally. Thanks ....
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Shovo noboborsho brother
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Congratulations , very cool. Nice celebration
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Interesting post, thanks for sharing.
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Happy Bangla New Year 1425.New year wishes for everyone.Have fun with all these.Stay good all time.Thanfor your article.
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