Staff Reporter –
On the occasion of the Bengali New Year (Poila Boishak), Raunaq Publication and Candid Communication had organised a collaborative event called “Borsho Boroner Adda—Rashanar Ekal Shekal” at Serenity Café de’Bistro in Ballygaunge. Ranjan Bandhopadhya, fiction writer; Debashis Kumar, Member of West Bengal’s Legislative Assembly; Indrajit Lahiri, content creator at Foodka; Sarmistha De,Master Chef Judge; and Alokananda Roy, dancer and social reformer were among the famous personalities who were present at the event. The event was also attended by Rupa Majumdar, Director of Raunaq Publication, and Paromita Ghosh, Director of Candid Communication.
Bengali New Year’s Day, or Poila Boishakh, is observed on April 14th every year. For Bengalis everywhere in the world, it is a significant cultural occasion, and the celebrations often involve traditional music, dance, food, and other cultural pursuits. Poila Boishakh celebrations foster regional harmony and cultural variety and are a significant component of Bengali culture. The day is marked by various rituals and customs, such as wearing new clothes, exchanging sweets, and visiting friends and family.
“Poila Boishakh is not just a celebration of the Bengali New Year, it is a celebration of our cultural identity and the spirit of togetherness that binds us as a community” said Rupa Majumdar, director of Raunaq Publication.
Paromita Ghosh director of Candid Communication added, “Let the Bengali New Year bring new hopes, new dreams, and new aspirations in our lives, and may we find the strength and courage to pursue them with passion and determination.”