Painter, singer, song writer, poet, musician, Tagore was a man of many facets. What where will you be celebrating the celebrated Noble Laureate’s birthday?
Rabindra Utsab
Where: Chayanaut, Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi
When: May 8- 9
What: A celebration of Tagore through recitation, dance and song
26th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival
Where: Shawkat Osman Memorial Auditorium of Central Public Library
When: May 5-9
What: Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpy Sangstha in association with Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre is hosting this 5 day long music festival to celebrate Tagore 154th birthday. There will be solo and group performances by various artistes.
A musical evening by Nirjher Chowdhury at IGCC
Where: Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, House No. 35, Road No. 24, Gulshan-1
When: May 8
What: Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre is hosting a musical soiree with singer Nirjher Chowdhury. Chowdhury is a noted Rabindra Sangeet Singer who has been awarded two National awards in the classical (Gold) and Rabindra Sangeet category (Bronze).
Chitrangada
Where: Studio Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
When: May 8
What: Directed by Zahid Repon, Chitrangada is the 11th production of theater group, Swapnadal. Based on a play by Rabindranath Tagore the play revolves around the character of Arjun and Princess Chitrangada who is brought up as a son by her father and trained to be warrior.