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Mela is an occasional event. Baishakhi Mela is a fair held every
year in the month of Baishakh amid great festivity and merriment. Baishakhi
Mela is the reflection of the true picture of Bangladesh. It is a part and
parcel of Bengalee culture. Baishakhi Mela is such a celebration when the
people of our country become together to welcome their culture without being
drowned in the illusion of western culture. Bangladeshi having the taste of
rich culture and tradition. The largest Baisahaki Mela of the country is
held at Ramana Batamul. People of all ages-poor and rich, children and adults,
men and women, illiterate and educated of our country participate in
this Mela putting on traditional dresses and enjoy the best of it according to
their area of interest. Peoples are gathered with carrying festoons, play cards
Banners etc. It upraises the traditions and national heritage with assemblage
of delicate woven clothes, potters, top, handicrafts, needle work and so on.
One of the most attractive events is a lottery. It attracts the people of all
ages. Huge numbers of people are seen in the lottery stalls. Bangladeshi foods
are sold in small shopkeepers. Some shopkeepers sell artificial goods of our
daily uses. Little boys and girls cry and make noise for their toys. Young, old
and children visit the stall and buy different things with utmost enthusiasm. A
cultural programmed is held in the Mela. A lot of singers sing Bengali
traditional songs like Jari, Shari, Bhatiali,folk song.People also come to
these functions with spontaneity and enthusiasm. In addition to these, people
enjoy circus, merry go round and Jatra as special attractions. Such Melas go on
all through the month and witness huge rush in the evening time and
holidays.There fore, Baishakhi Mela is considered the most significant medium
of expressing our sincerity to our culture, heritage and tradition and increase
our fraternity.
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