3-day Lalon memorial festival will kick off today

The three-day Lalon Smaran Utshab (Lalon Memorial Festival) will begin at the shrine of Lalon Shah at Chheuria in Kushtia today.

Introduced by Lalon himself, the festival is held every year to celebrate Dol Purnima.

Lalon Academy, a locally elected body to look after the bard’s shrine, is organising the festival with the assistance of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The organisers have completed all arrangements to ensure an enjoyable festival.

Source: thedailystar