Chhayanaut commemorates Rabindranath Tagore with cultural tribute

In commemoration of the 83rd death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European and Bengali poet to win the Nobel Prize for literature and widely revered as the 'World's Poet', Chhayanaut recently organised a cultural event. 

The tribute programme was held on Friday at the Chhayanaut Auditorium in the capital’s Dhanmondi.

Chhayanaut commemorated Rabindranath Tagore through performances of several artists, in two recitals and 15 solo and ensemble songs. The programme began with the performance of the ensemble song 'Shrabon Dharar Moto Poruk Jhore', followed by a solo performance.

The solo musical performances included, 'Bhoy Hote Tobo Obhay Majhe' by Maksura Akhtar Antara, 'Aponi Obosh Holi' by ATM Jahangir, 'Badhon Chherar Sadhon Hobe' by Satyam Kumar Debnath, 'Tor Apan Jone Chharbe Tore' by Irin Pervin Onna, ‘Tobu Pari Ne’ by Ashim Dutta, 'Ami Marer Sagor Pari Debo’ by Tania Mannan and 'Nishi-Din Bhorosha Rakhis' by Avijit Das, among other performances.

Amid the songs, Sumona Biswas presented a solo reading titled ‘Shottyer Ahoban’ and Jayanta Roy presented a solo recitation from Tagore’s ‘Shishuteertho’.

The event concluded with two ensemble songs, followed by the all-unit presentation of the National Anthem.

Tagore died at the age of 80 on August 7, 1941; however, his death anniversary is traditionally observed on the 22 Srabon according to the Bengali calendar. Since his death, the day has always been observed with extensive programs in a befitting manner as a tradition in both Bangladesh and India,

Since its birth, the activities of Chhayanaut have been expanded mainly by adopting the nationalist thoughts and creations of Rabindranath and National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

At present Chhayanaut organises a two-day ‘Rabindra-Utsab’ on Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary on 25 Baishakh and a one-day commemoration ceremony with songs and readings on 22 Shrabon death anniversary.

Cultural organisations observe the day with various events every year; however, this time, due to the political situation, Chhayanaut delayed organising the event this year.

The institute also commemorated National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 48th death anniversary on September 20.

Both events were open to all and telecasted on Chhayanaut's official Facebook page.