Bangladesh

Traditional Kolpojahaaj on the Bakkhali River

On Monday, the final day of Prabarana Purnima, one of the major religious festivals of Buddhists, a traditional Kolpojahaaj, locally known as the ‘Shorgojahaaj’, was set afloat on the Bakkhali River in Ramu, Cox’s Bazar. People of all ages gathered along both banks of the river to see the enormous vessel, decorated in vibrant colours.

Sowrav DasCox’s Bazar
The traditional Kolpojahaaj was decorated in vibrant colours to mark Prabarana Purnima. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
The Kolpojahaaj sails along the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
Local residents show great enthusiasm for the Kolpojahaaj as part of the festival celebrations. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
Crowds gather along both banks of the river to watch the traditional Kolpojahaaj being set afloat. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
The river flows between lush green banks, with the colourful Kolpojahaaj floating on its waters. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
The colourful Kolpojahaaj is ready to be set afloat on the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
A view of the front of the Kolpojahaaj. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
The colourful Kolpojahaaj floats on the clear waters of the Bakkhali River. Ramu, Cox’s Bazar.
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