New Year celebrations in Khagrachhari
The indigenous people of Khagrachhari ushered in 2010 with traditional festivities, cultural functions and the exchange of greetings. The function was organised by Marma Socio Cultural Organisation Digital Samity.
The organisation also held a Pradeep Puja in the Buddha Bihar by lighting candles, which symbolised the removal of all sins, diseases, and disasters from indigenous society and other communities.
They also organised a cultural programme at Pankkhaiyapara area under Sadar upazila in Khagrachhari district in the early hours of Friday.
Indigenous singers presented songs and dances, while distributing cakes to the gathering, wishing them a joyous year.
They also organised a traditional sports competition, art competition and the release of fanush (balloons) in a day long programme on Friday.
Marma Unnayan Sangsad and Digital Samiti Advisor Mongkyaching Chowdhury, Kajori Marma, Kongchairi Master, Sanumong Marma and hundreds of people from all walks of life attended the function.
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