As part of ongoing cultural initiatives aimed at building an inclusive Bangladesh, a special “Cultural Evening” was held to celebrate Christmas. The event took place today, Wednesday, at 6pm on the Nandan Stage of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy premises in Dhaka, under the auspices of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and managed by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
The cultural evening, highlighting the peace, harmony, and humanitarian values associated with Christmas, featured musical performances, carol singing, and kirtan. Various artists and members of cultural organizations participated in this festive program.
Notably, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy have organized a series of cultural events throughout the year, centered on religious and national festivals.
Among them, the “Chandratra Joy” program was held at the Nandan Stage on March 30 to mark Eid-ul-Fitr. A cultural festival was organized on May 10 across six districts, including the Nandan Stage, to observe the Buddhist Purnima. Additionally, an Eid-ul-Azha celebration was held on June 6 at the Nandan Stage, while a two-day Sharadiya Cultural Festival took place on September 30 at Suhrawardy Udyan and on October 1 at the Nandan Stage in celebration of the Sharadiya Durga Puja.
