Preserving, flourishing, practising Bhaoyaiya, other folk songs stressed

RANGPUR, May 21 (BSS): Cultural personalities at a function here stressed proper preserving, flourishing and practicing Bhaoyaiya and other folk songs to revive the past glory of rich Bengali culture, heritage and social values.
They put special importance on enriching Bengali culture through strengthening cultural movement, frequently arranging cultural programmes and popularising Bengali culture to build a more human and peaceful society.
They said these while addressing the inaugural function of a two-day "Rangpur Divisional 'Bhaoyaiya' Festival- 2022" organised by Rangpur divisional unit of cultural organisation 'Bhaoyaiya Angon' at the Town Hall auditorium in the city on Friday.
Mayor of Rangpur Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa attended as chief guest the discussion followed by Bhaoyaiya songs function.
President of Rangpur divisional unit of 'Bhaoyaiya Angon' Harun Ar Rashid presided over the discussion while its General Secretary Ranjeet Kumar Roy delivered a welcome speech.
Executive member of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and noted theater personality Biplob Prasad, President of Rangpur Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rezaul Islam Milan, Bhoayaiya researcher Md. Siraj Uddin and writer-researcher Anwarul Islam Raju addressed as special guests.
Earlier, Bhaoyaiya singer Radha Rani Sarker inaugurated the Bhaoyaiya Festival by releasing balloons on the office premises of Rangpur divisional unit of Bhaoyaiya Angon in the Engineer Para area of the city at 4:30 pm.
A colourful rally participated by Bhaoyiya composers, lyricists, artistes and organisers from all eight districts in Rangpur division was also brought out on the city streets.