‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ in Search for the Rhythm of Normal Life

The Fine Arts Faculty of Dhaka University brought out the traditional Mangal Shobhajatra (procession). The procession began around 9.00 am in front of TSC.

Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman led the procession.

This well-decorated carnival with colourful larger-than-life banners and animal replicas has been an integral part of Bangladeshi culture since 1989 and became a signature event that represents folk motifs of the country’s traditions. 

"We did a symbolic program last year, but this year, it will be on a large scale and five bamboo structures have been built in the theme of our folk art,” said Farhad Hossain Sujan, one of the conveners of the organizing committee.

There are four large four motifs – Tepa Putul, Fish, Bird and a horse—in the procession along with ten large motif masks and chorki (wheelbarrow), which will be displayed during the procession, said Prosenjit Bhadra, a student of paint making department. 

This year, this event is being organized by the students of 22nd and 23rd batches. But students from all batches, artists, and teachers, are working together in a celebratory spirit.

On March 31, renowned painter Shahabuddin Ahmed inaugurated the preparation work.