Spring arrived with a vibrant celebration at Thakurgaon as Winter’s hold loosened. Thakurgaon Eco Pathshala and College hosted a Spring Festival to honor the onset of Boshonto, a season traditionally commemorated in Bengal through music, poetry, and performances. Students and teachers gathered to acknowledge the change in seasons formally.
The event commenced with a group performance of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Aha Aji E Boshonte Eto Phool Phote”, emphasizing the abundance associated with spring. This choice rooted the occasion in a literary heritage that continues to influence seasonal traditions in Bangladesh.
Protibha Roy Dola followed with “Fagun Haway Haway Korechi Je Daan” from Tagore’s “Prakriti Porbo”, a series of nature-themed songs. Shrabonti Roy then delighted the audience with “Batase Bohiche Prem, Noyone Lagilo Nesha, Kara Je Dakilo Pichhe, Boshonto Eshe Gechhe,” maintaining the festive atmosphere.
Mehedi Hasan’s rendition of “Polash Phutechhe, Shimul Phutechhe” referenced the red blooms of palash and shimul, well-known signs of spring in the countryside. The celebration continued with dance performances by students Sidratun Muntaha Khan and Sabirin Khan Silmi, interpreting themes of rejuvenation through choreographed routines set to seasonal melodies. Rakib Hasan Chayon later recited a poem, adding a literary touch to the program.
The festival concluded with a synchronized performance of “Rangiye Diye Jao Jao Go Ebar Jabar Age,” symbolizing the colors of the season. Principal Selima Akhter expressed to The Daily Star that the event was part of a broader cultural effort at the school. She emphasized that beyond just Spring, the institution’s various seasonal programs aim to pass down Bengali cultural traditions to the youth, inspiring them to embrace and preserve these values.
