culture
The unnecessary glorification of the tortured artist
At the end of the day, art that spreads joy is not lesser than the one sharing their hardships.
Dancing in the storm
In the wake of a looming political and economic storm in Sri Lanka, I took a train to the country’s cultural Kandy, with the intention to learn its popular traditional dance form called Ves Natum. This quest for the silver lining landed me in Amunugama, an ancient village named after the celebrated family of dancers and drummers who once performed at the courts of the Kandyan kings.
The unnecessary glorification of the tortured artist
At the end of the day, art that spreads joy is not lesser than the one sharing their hardships.
Kazi Nazrul Islam and “World Literature”: Some Questions and Concerns
Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1976) has been customarily characterized as a rebel poet, particularly, if not exclusively, because of his 1922 poem called “Bidrohi” (the Rebel)—a poem that fiercely stages his political, linguistic, even metrical rebellion all at once.
BD K-Family celebrates cultures at Dhaka K-Meet 6.0
Dhaka K-Meet 6.0 was organised by the BD K-Family on May 20.
How much Bangla should we really know?
In today's English dominated world, does the youth know enough Bangla?
A search for the Shakespearean semiotics in Bangladesh
This writing celebrates how Bangladesh has practised a ‘disturbingly relevant’ legacy of William Shakespeare through a testimonial of Aly Zaker, a phenomenal figure in the cultural arena of the country.
Appreciating art on a budget
For those living on a budget yet wanting to consume and support the art, there are multiple other ways to do so.
No clash between religion and culture: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said culture has no clash with religion -- referring to numerous attacks on cultural programmes including bombings at Pahela Baishakh celebration.
The Anime and Video Game Hype at the Tokyo Olympics
Imagine playing volleyball to the soundtrack of Haikyuu!!
Japanese Artists Put Bangladeshi Heritage on a Kimono for Tokyo Olympics
The design is part of The Kimono Project, centered around idea of "Golden Bengal."