Pohela Boishakh or Vaishaki important festival for Bengalis

On 15 April 2023, Deputy Mayor Suman Saha Celebrated Vaisakhi with excellent joy and interest.

The event was held at The Holroyd Centre on Saturday afternoon and brought together people from different backgrounds to celebrate and advocate for multicultural diversity.

Pohela Boishakh or Vaishaki is an important festival for Bengalis, Assamese, Nepa- lese, Punjabi, Tamils, and Sikhs. Bengalis celebrate Pohela Boishakh by spending time with the loved ones, cleaning house, both men and women consumed a colourful new dress to celebrate the day.

Bengalis also decorate their homes with traditional designs called alpona. Now the season of the Pohela Boishakh has become a worldwide festival for its great value and importance.

Councillor Saha is a Bengali and is very proud of his Bengali ethnicity which is third-largest ethnic group in the world. He mentioned that he not only embraces his culture but also like to share it among others in the multicultural society. In an inclusive environment, people of all cultural orientations can: freely express who they are, their own opinions and points of view.

Some of the dignitaries who graced the celebration were Hon. Chris Bowen MP, and Cumberland Mayor Lisa Lake.

The event started with an acknowledgment of country by Rianna Saha (7 years). The event featured entertainment from different dance groups showcases traditions of various cultures & heritage.

Various artists and performers from Bangladesh Society for Puja and Culture, Bandana Dance Academy, kiyara Dance Academy, Nrityam Sydney Dance Studio and Sabdamala Nepalese Language School performed.

When asked what the experience is like, Mr Khushaal Vyas said “As someone who