{"id":611,"date":"2025-02-01T10:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T10:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reflectionnewsbd.com\/?p=611"},"modified":"2025-02-01T10:29:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T10:29:47","slug":"18th-national-pitha-festival-kicks-off-at-bsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reflectionnewsbd.com\/?p=611","title":{"rendered":"18th National Pitha Festival kicks off at BSA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"justify\">RN Desk; The 18th National Pitha Festival, one of the flagship winter festivities in the country, began Thursday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">Celebrating Bangladesh\u2019s rich culinary and cultural heritage, the festival is being organised by the National Pitha Festival Celebration Council, in collaboration with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, UNB reports.<\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356642093402233\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-7356642093402233&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=2251955789&amp;adf=683095850&amp;pi=t.aa~a.3355207514~i.5~rp.4&amp;w=617&amp;abgtt=9&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1738405671&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3488165507&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=617x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews%2F333637%2F18th-national-pitha-festival-kicks-off-at-bsa&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=154&amp;rw=616&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMC4xLjAiLCJ4ODYiLCIiLCIxMDkuMC41NDE0LjEyMCIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjMyIixbWyJOb3RfQSBCcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1738405671363&amp;bpp=3&amp;bdt=2190&amp;idt=-M&amp;shv=r20250129&amp;mjsv=m202501270101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D860d8431736a214a%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DALNI_MYA0XyHNo9IZTYdplCftCWQW8FQog&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000eb7cd0c4afa%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DALNI_MbEz3ZMKt8nXR2AbfOOjh9jexaJBA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D93ae48f42dcbf147%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DAA-AfjYd0ZCrC5HSh_DuY3gDJX0B&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C940x280&amp;nras=3&amp;correlator=5658414897962&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=360&amp;u_his=6&amp;u_h=615&amp;u_w=1088&amp;u_ah=615&amp;u_aw=1026&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=2&amp;adx=161&amp;ady=1030&amp;biw=1262&amp;bih=609&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95344789%2C31090066%2C95347432%2C95348348&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=1609447437036357&amp;tmod=1763836122&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews-category%2F12%2FEntertainment&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1026%2C0%2C1026%2C615%2C1283%2C609&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;ifi=3&amp;uci=a!3&amp;btvi=1&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=201\" name=\"aswift_2\" width=\"617\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!3\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CPb18OGhoosDFVYS-QAdt2giKQ\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The 10-day event will continue daily from 3 pm to 9 pm until February 8 at BSA premises.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">On Thursday, the festival was inaugurated at 5 pm by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki as the chief guest. Dr Syed Jamil Ahmed, Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, presided over the opening ceremony.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The event featured prominent personalities, including Ekushey Padak recipient and renowned dance artist Amanul Haque, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation Kamal Bayezid; cultural activists Zakir Hossain Rokon and Liakat Ali from the JASAS Central Committee, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Umama Fatema.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">BSA Secretary Mohammad Warez Hossain also delivered remarks while Khandaker Shah Alam, Member Secretary of the National Pitha Festival Celebration Council 1431, served as the host of the event.<\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356642093402233\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-7356642093402233&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=2251955789&amp;adf=4004617798&amp;pi=t.aa~a.3355207514~i.13~rp.4&amp;w=617&amp;abgtt=9&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1738405671&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3488165507&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=617x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews%2F333637%2F18th-national-pitha-festival-kicks-off-at-bsa&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=154&amp;rw=616&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMC4xLjAiLCJ4ODYiLCIiLCIxMDkuMC41NDE0LjEyMCIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjMyIixbWyJOb3RfQSBCcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1738405671363&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=2190&amp;idt=1&amp;shv=r20250129&amp;mjsv=m202501270101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D860d8431736a214a%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DALNI_MYA0XyHNo9IZTYdplCftCWQW8FQog&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000eb7cd0c4afa%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DALNI_MbEz3ZMKt8nXR2AbfOOjh9jexaJBA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D93ae48f42dcbf147%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DAA-AfjYd0ZCrC5HSh_DuY3gDJX0B&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C940x280%2C617x280&amp;nras=4&amp;correlator=5658414897962&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=360&amp;u_his=6&amp;u_h=615&amp;u_w=1088&amp;u_ah=615&amp;u_aw=1026&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=2&amp;adx=161&amp;ady=1745&amp;biw=1262&amp;bih=609&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95344789%2C31090066%2C95347432%2C95348348&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=1609447437036357&amp;tmod=1763836122&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews-category%2F12%2FEntertainment&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1026%2C0%2C1026%2C615%2C1283%2C609&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=218\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"617\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CIDh8uGhoosDFVUX-QAduVgq3w\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">Speaking at the ceremony, Mostafa Sarwar Farooki emphasised the role of cultural festivals in shaping a nation\u2019s identity. \u201cAcross Bangladesh, we are witnessing a surge in festivals, be it Pitha festivals, Baul music, rock, rap, theatre, or film events\u2014all organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy; and these initiatives showcase our culture, breaking stereotypes and demonstrating the richness of our heritage. Pitha, an integral part of our tradition, holds the power to bring people together and share our cultural narrative on a broader scale.\u201d<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">Dr Syed Jamil Ahmed highlighted the importance of making cultural programs more accessible. \u201cBangladesh Shilpakala Academy is committed to promoting people-centric practices. Instead of limiting discussions within closed seminar halls, we are bringing cultural activities to open spaces to connect with the public, and this Pitha Festival is a prime example of such efforts.\u201d<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The BSA DG also reflected on the evolution of cultural traditions, citing how celebrations like Pahela Baishakh and Mangal Shobhajatra have transitioned from rural origins to citywide phenomena. \u201cSimilarly, this Pitha Festival, rooted in the rural practice of celebrating the harvest with traditional cakes, has become an urban tradition, signifying the creation of a new cultural heritage, which is now spreading across the country and beyond.\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356642093402233\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-7356642093402233&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=2251955789&amp;adf=3794548941&amp;pi=t.aa~a.3355207514~i.19~rp.4&amp;w=617&amp;abgtt=9&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1738405672&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3488165507&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=617x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews%2F333637%2F18th-national-pitha-festival-kicks-off-at-bsa&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=154&amp;rw=616&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMC4xLjAiLCJ4ODYiLCIiLCIxMDkuMC41NDE0LjEyMCIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjMyIixbWyJOb3RfQSBCcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1738405671372&amp;bpp=2&amp;bdt=2199&amp;idt=3&amp;shv=r20250129&amp;mjsv=m202501270101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D860d8431736a214a%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DALNI_MYA0XyHNo9IZTYdplCftCWQW8FQog&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000eb7cd0c4afa%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DALNI_MbEz3ZMKt8nXR2AbfOOjh9jexaJBA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D93ae48f42dcbf147%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1738405619%3AS%3DAA-AfjYd0ZCrC5HSh_DuY3gDJX0B&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C940x280%2C617x280%2C617x280&amp;nras=5&amp;correlator=5658414897962&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=360&amp;u_his=6&amp;u_h=615&amp;u_w=1088&amp;u_ah=615&amp;u_aw=1026&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=2&amp;adx=161&amp;ady=2282&amp;biw=1262&amp;bih=609&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95344789%2C31090066%2C95347432%2C95348348&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=1609447437036357&amp;tmod=1763836122&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews-category%2F12%2FEntertainment&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1026%2C0%2C1026%2C615%2C1283%2C609&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;ifi=5&amp;uci=a!5&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=804\" name=\"aswift_4\" width=\"617\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!5\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CPG6meKhoosDFUsa-QAdxEk4lg\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The festival will feature a vibrant cultural program each day from 4 pm onwards, including drama, recitations, dance, and musical performances. 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