Prachyanat's “Laljatra” today
To observe the dark night of March 25, 1971 when the Pakistani occupation army cracked down on Dhaka and launched one of the most heinous genocides in this part of the world, Prachyanat School of Acting and Design is bringing out their annual traditional procession. Titled "Laljatra", the procession will start from Soparjito Swadhinota Chattar at TSC, Dhaka University at 5:30pm and circle to Smriti Chirantan Chattar, in commemoration of the lives lost on that fateful night.
The participants will sing the iconic patriotic song, "Dhono Dhannya Pushpe Bhora" by DL Roy and stage an improvised play. Later in the evening candles will be lit at the Smriti Chirantan Chattar in remembrance of those who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.
This procession has been a regular annual event by Prachyanat, a moving tribute to all the lives lost in the genocide on that night, of which Dhaka University itself was a crucial part of.
In past years, the procession has included a long piece of red fabric to symbolize the bloodshed, with members of Prachyanat playing musical instruments and singing along. The event was conceptualized by musician-thespian Rahul Anand.
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