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In photos: ‘Boishakhi Shobha Jatra’ at Charukola

The ‘Boishakhi Shobha Jatra’ set off today, Tuesday, after 9:00 am from in front of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka. This year’s theme of the procession was ‘Harmony of the new year, revival of democracy’. The vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka, Professor ABM Obaidul Islam, led the procession. After parading through various streets, it concluded back at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Alongside teachers, students, and staff of the university, people from all walks of life took part in the procession. Here’s is a photo story on the celebration by Sazid Hossain.

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The procession featured five main motifs: a rooster, an elephant, a dove, a dotara (string instrument), and a horse.
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People from all walks of life joined the procession holding hand-painted Patchitra (scroll paintings).
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A Manipuri woman in traditional attire took part in the procession.
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Members of the ethnic minority community joined in with their own cultural traditions.
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They performed Lathikhela (stick-fighting) displays during the procession.
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Participants also brought traditional fishing equipment in the procession.
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This year’s theme of the procession was ‘Harmony of the new year, revival of democracy’.
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A call to end war was voiced during the procession.
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Some people brought the national flag in the procession.
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Police officers were seen riding on horseback during the procession.
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