Celebrating culture, community, and foodBengalis in Pune get together for Poila Boishak
The Bengali community in the city gathered in numbers from across Pune and neighbouring areas to celebrate Poila Boishakh or the Bengali New Year. While the evening started with a presentation of cultural performances, including dance, music, and poetry recitals, other attractions like stalls selling traditional handicrafts, to those stocked with snacks and more, kept the attendees engaged.
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Food, of course, was at the core of the celebration, with everything from Bengali snacks to more elaborate mains, to gorge on. From children to the older generation, all were decked up in ethnic attire, immersing themselves in a celebratory mood complete with much camaraderie.
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'While the evening started with a presentation of cultural performances, including dance, music, and poetry recitals, other attractions like stalls selling traditional handicrafts, to those stocked with snacks and more, kept the attendees engaged. Food, of course, was at the core of the celebration, with everything from Bengali snacks to more elaborate mains, to gorge on,' said Arun Chakraborty, who runs two Bengali community Facebook groups that organised the event.
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