The first day of Bangla year is called Pahela Baishakh. This
much expected day comes in the midst of us once a year. According to the
tradition, we, the Bangladeshis, have been celebrating this particular day for
centuries. Moreover, we celebrate the day to formally receive the Bangla year.
The day is celebrated all over the country. But the main function of the day is
held at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka. On this day, rural people prepare special
meals. They also arrange fairs at important places. It is a special day for
shopkeepers. On this day, shopkeepers decorate their shops and open ‘halkhata’
and offer sweets to their customers and clients. Urban people are also not
lagging behind in this celebration. They celebrate the day with much delight
and interest. They eat panta bhat and hilsha fish in the morning. They wear
special clothes. Young boys wear panjabis and pajamas, while young girls put on
red and white sarees. Sometimes, people especially, the students of the
Institute of Fine Arts of Dhaka University bring out colourful procession on
Pahela Baishakh. Different organisations such as Bangla Academy, Shilpakala
Academy, Chhayanat and so on organise cultural functions on their respective
premises. Actually Pahela Baishakh is a day of great importance. It reminds us
of our Bangali culture and tradition. On this day many of us sing “Asho Ha
Baishakh Asho Asho”. Really it is a significant day to be celebrated.
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