We have brought the full band experience to Canada, says singer Somlata touring with her troupe during Durga Puja

We have brought the full band experience to Canada, says singer Somlata touring with her troupe during Durga Puja

Popular Bengali singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, who rose to fame with songs like 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree', and The Aces band have successfully concluded their Canada tour during the Durga Puja, marking a significant moment during the festive season. Organizations such as Krishti - Bengali Cultural Society of Edmonton (on Oct 20), Amar Pujo Toronto (on Oct 21), UTSAV Bengali Association of London Ontario (on Oct 22), A2 Events, Purple Volt Events of Halifax (on Oct 27), and Amra Sabai of Calgary Association (on Oct 28) hosted the band in their respective cities. They collaborated with the organizers and event partner, Twinkle Starz Events and Probashe Bengalir Adda which aim to reach out to the Bengali diaspora in Canada, particularly the younger generation. The tour's entertainment quotient energized the Bengali expatriates in Canada. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das in conversation with Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury

by Trans World Features November 08, 2023

Chaltabagan Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata takes off amid dance and drum beats

Chaltabagan Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata takes off amid dance and drum beats

The Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals in the world which earned the Intangible Cultural Heritage tag of Humnaity by UNESCO, has started in Bengal this year with a bang. Chaltabagan Durga Puja, one of the most popular pujas in Kolkata, too started the Durga Puja festivities with a gala function at the ITC Royal Bengal that was attended by eminent citizens Kolkata and members from the foreign diplomatic corps.

by Trans World Features October 20, 2023

Short musical film on goddess Durga by Spagia Foundation brings together whos who of art and film world

Short musical film on goddess Durga by Spagia Foundation brings together whos who of art and film world

Jaipur: A short musical film Dashobhuja (the ten-armed Goddess) by Spagia Foundation has drawn the whos who of the performing arts and film world to highlight the ten astras (weapons) wielded by Maa Durga in each hand and its deep spiritual meaning and message.

by Trans World Features November 04, 2020

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