TRANSFORM Project Celebrates Bengali New Year 1432 with Joy and Cultural Festivities

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The TRANSFORM project welcomed the Bengali New Year 1432 with vibrant celebrations on 14 April 2025, embracing the spirit of unity, culture, and community. The event brought together project members, local leaders, and community participants to mark the traditional Pohela Boishakh with enthusiasm and hope.

The day was filled with a variety of cultural programs, including traditional music and dance, colorful rallies, and displays of local crafts. Participants donned traditional attire—punjabi, saree, and red-white outfits—symbolizing renewal and heritage. Traditional Bengali food stalls added flavor to the festivities, creating a festive environment of joy and togetherness. The highlight of the celebration was the community feast, where everyone relished the symbolic New Year meal of panta vat (fermented rice) and ilish machh (hilsa fish), reinforcing the deep connection between food, heritage, and identity.

The celebration also served as a platform to share the progress of the TRANSFORM project, highlighting its impact on local livelihoods, sustainable practices, and community-led development. The event concluded with a heartfelt message of unity and prosperity, looking forward to a fruitful year ahead under the theme of progress and transformation. Shubho Noboborsho 1432!