Its time to bid farewell to 1416. The people of bengal are all ready with their new clothes, greetings, sweets and rosogollas, to warmly welcome 1417. POILA BAISAKH ! This day is very popular among the bengalis, all over the world. It marks the beginning of a new year. Kolkata wakes up from the slumber, and a festive mood engulfs the entire city. People come out in their best attire, and try to make their day special in their own respective way. The restaurants and hotels are all filled on this particular occasion. The hangout spots of kolkata overflow with people, especially the malls, millennium park, ganga ghat, nicco park, science city, and other places. This is a day of enjoyment for kids and adults, all alike.
What I like specially about Poila Baisakh, is that, on this very day, people uplift their apparel of western culture and embrace traditionalism. They try to reveal their "Bangaliana" culture as far as possible. Instead to wearing casuals and jeans, people turn to kurta-pyajama, sarees and other traditional outfits. They exchange sweets among neighbours and relatives, as a mark of their love and bonding. Young seek the blessings of their elders. On a whole, Kolkata on this very day turns into a repository of traditional values. People harp on to various mouthwatering dishes, from Daab Chingri to Misti Doi, Bhetky Paturi to Rosogolla.
Its the time to forget our past sorrows and unhappiness, and time to welcome the new year with joy and passion. Subho NoBoborsho to EVERYONE!!!!
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