SSJ’s Victory Day programmes end
The three-day Victory Day celebration programmes by Shammilita Sangskritik Jote (SSJ) — held simultaneously at six different venues, including the Central Shaheed Minar premises — ended on December 16. Different cultural organisations performed songs, recited poetry, dances and plays on the concluding day to celebrate the 40th Victory Day.
Programmes also took place at Shoparjito Shadhinota premises (DU); Rayer Bazar; Mirpur; Rabindra Sarobar and Donia (Jatrabari) in Dhaka.
Apart from cultural programmes, the last day also featured a rally. Cultural activists from all sectors took part in the rally that started in the morning. Ramendu Majumder formally inaugurated the rally, which was brought out from Shaheed Minar and ended at the TSC, Dhaka University.
Performances were held in the afternoon. The Shaheed Minar programme featured group and solo performances by organisations and artistes. Udichi Shilpi Goshthi, Padatik Sangeet Shangshad, Satyen Sen Shilpi Sangstha and Bibartan performed group songs, while Nargis Chowdhury, Nasima Shaheen and Mahjabin Rahman performed solo.
Among the reciters were Bhaswar Bandopadhyay, Ahkamullah, Mahidul Islam and Dahlia Ahmed.
The Rabindra Sarobar programme featured songs, poems and street plays. Aranyak Natyadal staged a play at the venue.
The Rayer Bazar event featured group renditions by Swabhumi and Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote. Natyadhara staged a play at the venue.
The Shoparjito Swadhinata programme featured screening of the documentary “Muktir Gaan” and the feature film “Chitra Nodir Parey”.
With the slogan “Jeney Nao Shaheed Joddha Bir/Juddhaporadhira Abaro Natoshir”, the Victory Day celebration programmes began on December 13. Forty freedom fighters formally inaugurated the celebration.
Some of the freedom fighters recalled their Liberation War experiences at the inaugural programme.
