To unite the Bengali community and to display the inimitableness of Bengali tradition and culture, one of the most awaited cultural fair, Bangla Sanskritik Mela organised by Jharkhand Bengali Association and Bengali Yuva Manch kicked off on Friday on high note with Prabhat Pheri and Pataka Uttolan. The fair is being organised since 2001 and witness active participation of other local community members. The formal inauguration of the fair was done by Governor, Draupadi Murmu.
“Prabhat Pheri was initiated from Durga Bari to Mela Ground via Albert Ekka Chowk followed by a flag hoisting. Few local performers were also present on spot. Competitions like Shankho Dhwani Pratiyogita, Ullu Dhwani competition, Jemon Khushi Sajo, Nazul Geeti competition were the main highlights of the first day,” said, Pampa Sen Biswas, a member of managing committee from Jharkhand Bengali Association.
Altogether, 50 stalls are put up catering to different needs and offering varieties to local residents in the fair. 20 stalls will be fully devoted to Bengali cuisines prepared by the local participants. Stalls too will be put according to the local people taste and preferences.
“The footfall on first day was very less. Heavy rainfall too created problems for the stall owners on first day. The members of organizing committees are expecting people from second day. Competition too will be organised in full fledged way from second day,” added Sen.
Renowned artists like Kartik Das Baul, Debshankar Halder, Arman Fakir will enthrall visitors in the fair. The local denizens for the first time will witness the Baul music fusion with western music in the state capital. The entry is free in the fair.
Events like Ravindra Sangeet, Shruti lekhan competition, Boshe Aanko, Aabritty competition, Samaveta Ravindra Nritya have been planned by the organizing committee members. Any interested participants can take part in the programme.