Autumn festival celebrated at Rabindra University

Bashundhara Shuvosangho’s Rabindra University unit organised an Autumn Festival, celebrating the beauty of the season and Bangladesh’s rich literary and cultural heritage.

The festival was held on Saturday at the university, bringing together nature and culture through a range of activities including music, dance, recitation and discussions.

Students and members of the organisation participated spontaneously in the programme, turning it into a vibrant gathering of creativity, joy and camaraderie beyond their regular academic activities.

The event was chaired and conducted by Md Shahed Akter, general secretary of the Rabindra University unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho.

The organisers said autumn has a distinctive aesthetic among Bangladesh’s six seasons. Following the rains, clear skies, white clouds and blooming kash flowers create a unique natural landscape that has inspired Bengali literature, music and art for generations.

The festival sought to reflect that cultural heritage through various performances. Members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho took part in songs, dances and recitations, highlighting different aspects of Bengali nature, emotions, traditions and cultural identity.

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The organisers also highlighted the importance of cultural activities in university life, saying education should not be limited to classrooms, examinations and academic achievements. Literature, music, theatre, dance and other cultural practices can also contribute to students’ intellectual development, values and personality.

They said the festival provided students with an opportunity to showcase their talents, strengthen friendships and build stronger bonds through cultural activities.

In an increasingly technology-driven era, when many young people spend considerable time in the virtual world, programmes that bring them closer to nature, literature and culture can contribute positively to their social and personal development, the organisers said.