Chhayanaut
The Chhayanaut Sangeet Vidyatan (Bengali: ছায়ানট) is an institution devoted to Bengali culture, founded in Bangladesh in 1961. As in the case of many similar organizations, it was established during Pakistani rule in Bangladesh to promote and nurture the cultural and musical heritage of Bengal. Every year, Chhayanaut arranges activities in order to celebrate the Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali new year.[1][2][3][4]
Chhayanaut celebrating new Bangla year 1424 in Ramna Park, Dhaka
ছায়ানট | |
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| Formation | 1961 |
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| Type | Cultural |
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Official language | bn |
| Website | chhayanaut |
| Remarks | Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony(2015) The award carries an amount of Rs 1 Crore, A Citation in a scroll, A plaque as well as an exquisite traditional hadicraft/ handloom item. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or sex. |
In 2015 Chhayanaut was conferred with the prestigious Tagore Award for promoting cultural harmony.
References
- "Baishakhi breeze blows across the country". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- "Pahela Baishakh: The Cultural Essence". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- "PAHELA BAISHAKH". Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. Archived from the original on 2010-03-13. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- "Chhayanaut". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
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