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Bengali New Year: Pohela Boishakh

Monday 17 April 2023

1pm - 5pm

Hutton Lawn, College Lane

Bengali New Year

Open to Uni of Herts students and staff with a valid ticket. Please note that tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. View the full Terms & Conditions here

BENGALI NEW YEAR WITH YOUR ELECTED OFFICERS

 

Celebrate the first day of the Bengali calendar with a range of stalls, a cultural show & a carnival rally!

 

In collaboration with Bangladesh Society, come together to celebrate, mark the occassion & learn more about the culture & languages of Bangladesh.

 

    

 

Is a ticket requried?

No, a ticket is not required for this event. Just pop by!

 

What is Pohela Boishakh?

Pohela Boishakh, also known as Bengali New Year or Nobo Borso, marks the first day of the initial month of Baishakh of the Bengali solar calendar. It is one of the most important festivals for the Bengali community and is celebrate in West Bengal and Bangladesh. It also happens to be a national holiday in Bangladesh. People wear new clothes, eat delicious preparations and spend time with their loved ones on this day. Bengalis greet each other on this day by saying Shubho Nabo Barsho, which translates to 'Happy New Year.'

 

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Not based on this campus? Not to worry. Did you know we have a shuttle bus that takes you between College Lane Campus and de Havilland Campus and it's completely free!

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