Entertainment Desk :
To mark the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in
collaboration with the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), organised
a simultaneous cultural festival across six districts, including Dhaka, for May 10.
While the Buddhist holiday falls on May 11 this year, the festivities are scheduled a day in advance, said a press release.
The festival took place in Dhaka, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari.
The central event was held at the Nandan Mancha of BSA in Dhaka, where cultural adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and several other dignitaries attended.
Ambassadors from countries including China, Thailand, Singapore, and
Cambodia were invited.
The president of the Bangladesh Bauddha Kristi Prachar Sangha, Bhedanta Buddhapriyo Mahathero, also attended as a guest.
The event in Dhaka opened with performances of humanist songs and dances by artistes from the Buddhist community, followed by musical acts from ‘Different Touch’ and singer Shayan.
In Chattogram, the celebration was held at Shirish Tala CRB with Divisional Commissioner Dr Md Ziauddin as chief guest and Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanom presiding.
Local artistes and the Matrical Band performed with popular singer Asif Akbar headlining.
Cox’s Bazar’s event was hosted at Khesari Govt High ground in Ramu with Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdurrashid attending as chief guest. The programme included performances by local Shilpakala Academy artistes, singer Parvez and Mila.
Bandarban’s event took place at Raja Math with District Council Chairman Prof Thanjama Lusai attending as chief guest. Musical acts include local bands and singer Nolok Babu.
In Rangamati, the celebration at Govt College ground was attended by Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs advisor Supradeep Chakma.
District Commissioner Mohammad Habib Ullah and Superintendent of Police Dr SM Farhad Hossain were also be present.
The show featured Jiku Marma and team, soloist Rafi Talukder, and Close-Up 1 star Beauty.
Lastly, the Khagrachari celebration at Govt High School ground hosted District Council Chairman Jiruna Tripura as chief guest.
Guests also included DC ABM Iftekharul Islam and SP Arefin Jewel. Performances included Arannya Band, Shanti Debnath and team, singer
Rupsha, and Close-Up 1 star Rajib.
