Spring brings a refreshing sense of renewal to the United Kingdom. For the UK Bengali community, this seasonal shift also signals the arrival of Poila Boishakh UK celebrations. This vibrant festival marks the very beginning of the Bengali New Year. It usually falls in mid-April and brings together people from West Bengal and Bangladesh in a massive shared diaspora celebration. For Bengalis […]
The earliest childhood memory of a Poila Boisakh morning for every Bengali is usually waking up to the aroma of iconic slow-cooked mutton curry, an early bath, followed by unpacking of a new outfit. The Poila Baisakh or Bengali New Year in West Bengal is as much about fashion as it is about emotion and of course, traditions. The two things dear to almost every Bengali are food and […]
With only a few days left to replace the old Bengali calendar with the new and embrace the onset of summer, a few traditional pieces can help make your festive wardrobe distinguishable. The key ingredients to look your extraordinary best in this Poila Baisakh are a diverse mix of classic ethnic wear in of-the-moment styles. […]
