Colorful Pahela Falgun Celebrated on DU Campus

Pahela Falgun celebrated at DU

Thousands celebrated Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring, on the University of Dhaka (DU) premises on February 13, 2016.

Clad in yellow, orange and other bright colors that symbolize the spring, the people are in line for welcoming Falgun with a myriad of flowers, poems, songs and dances.

The day is the first day of the Bengali month Falgun marking the beginning of the spring season by setting a tune for happiness, love and warmth.

As the winter leaves have been evolved by nature, the spring's flowers such as Shimul, Polash, and marigold are being worn by women, who adorn themselves with 'Bashonti' clothing - mostly in yellow, orange and red.

DU has always been the cultural heartbeat of the city since time immemorial, hence it is the venue for all cultural celebrations, and Pahela Falgun this year is no different.

শিক্ষা সংক্রান্ত খবরাখবর নিয়মিত পেতে রেজিস্ট্রেশন করুন অথবা Log In করুন।

Account Benefit'I always make it a point to bring my family here to welcome Falgun', said Maher, a 35-year-old banker coming from Banani. Jatiya Boshonto Utsab Udjapon Parishad-1422, in association with Grameenphone, organized cultural programs across the capital, commencing with the first phase of celebrations at 7:30 am at Bakultala, in Faculty of Fine Arts (better known as Charukola), the usual hub of festivities.

Beginning with a sarangi recital by Motiar Hossain, the program featured noted music and dance schools Surer Dhara, Sur Saptak, Nritya Nandan, Dhriti, Bhabna, Turongomi, and Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA).

This was followed by musical performances by Rezwana Chowdhury Banya, Ferdous Ara, Laisa Ahmed Lisa and poetry recitations by Bhashwar Bandopadhyay and Golam Sarwar, among others.
More detail about
Dhaka University