Banglalink Rangpur Bhawaia Utshab held

Dancers perform at the programme. Photo: Star

The three day Banglalink Rangpur Bibhagio Bhawaia Utshab '13 was held recently, says a press release. One of the most significant cultural festivals of the northern region, the three day long festival included a rally, Pala Gaan, Bhawaia songs and dance competition among other festivities. Banglalink sponsored the event for the fifth consecutive time.
The event has now turned out to be a platform of reunion and entertainment for the general people of the region. Around 400 artistes from all eight Districts of Rangpur Division took part at the Bhawaia song contest.
A very popular form of song in North Bengal, Bhawaia speak about various aspects of the region. Hence, it is a common platform where people from all walks of life participate. The festival draws participants from not only this particular region but from the entire country.
This year the event attracted some forty thousand visitors.
Marketing Director Solaiman Alam from Banglalink said: “Over the years, Bhawaia Utshab has come to embody the cultural ritual of this region and is one of the most noteworthy festivals. Banglalink is proud to be sponsoring the event as part of its continued effort to encourage and advocate local culture and heritage.”
The event was organised by Sound Touch.