Dhaka: “Samogeet Basanta Utsab-1432” is set to return with vibrant colours, music, and dance on Fourth Falgun-1432 (February 17). The daylong cultural gathering will be held on Tuesday from 9 am at the Bot Tola (banyan tree area) of the Faculty of Arts premises of the University of Dhaka (DU).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this year, the Samogeet honour will be conferred on Professor Ahmed Kamal. The programme will feature musical performances by Kafil Ahmed, Arup Rahi, Krishnakali, Sayan, Warda Ashraf, Betal, Eastwards, Lakshyapara, Samogeet, and Gangaforing.
In addition, the indigenous dance troupe Taposhya and children’s groups “Amra” and “Amader Pathshala” will perform dance as part of the celebrations. The organisers have invited all to join the festival and celebrate the spirit of spring through colours, music, dance, reflection, and friendship.