Chhayanaut
ছায়ানট | |
 Chhayanaut logo | |
| Formation | 1961 |
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| Type | Cultural |
| Headquarters | Dhaka |
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Official language | bn |
| Website | chhayanaut |
| Remarks | Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony(2015) The award carries an amount of Rs 1 Crore, A Citation in a scroll, A plaque as well as an exquisite traditional hadicraft/ handloom item. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or sex. |
The Chhayanaut (Bengali: ছায়ানট) is an institution devoted to Bengali culture, founded in Bangladesh in 1961. As in the case of many similar organizations, it was established during Pakistani rule in Bangladesh to promote and nurture the cultural and musical heritage of Bengal. Every year, Chhayanaut arranges activities in order to celebrate the Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali new year.[1][2][3][4]
Chhayanaut hosts numerous cultural events throughout the year. These include the Nababarsha or 'Bengali New Year' celebration held beneath the Banyan Tree at Ramna, commemorations of various national holidays, festivals dedicated to Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam including their birth and death anniversaries, as well as seasonal programs. Additionally, they organize folklore and folk music festivals, theatre festivals, dance ceremonies, and speeches by esteemed experts. Among their regular activities, Chhayanaut operates a music center and a cultural and general education school called "Nalanda." They also conduct a program called "Shikhad" to introduce children to Bengali culture. They have initiatives to provide activities for autistic babies as well as the elderly. Furthermore, they publish a Bengali quarterly magazine titled "Bangladesher Hridoy Hote" that focuses on literature and culture.[4]
Recognition
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In 2015, in recognition of cultural harmony, Chhayanaut received the Rabindranath Tagore International Award, instituted by the Government of India.[5] On the morning of Monday, February 18, 2019, at a ceremony held at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented the award to Chhayanaut’s president, Sanjida Khatun.[6][7]
Notable people
[edit]Teachers
[edit]- Mita Haque, Rabindra Sangeet[8]
- Khurshid Khan, sitar[9]
- Chandana Mazumdar, folk music[10]
- Murtaza Kabir Murad, classical flute[11]
- Shaheen Samad, folk music[10]
- Khairul Anam Shakil, Nazrul Geeti[10]
Alumni
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Baishakhi breeze blows across the country". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ "Pahela Baishakh: The Cultural Essence". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ "PAHELA BAISHAKH". Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. Archived from the original on 2010-03-13. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ a b Mohammad, A. H. "Chhayanaut". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Bangladesh's Chhayanaut gets India's Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony 2015". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Chhayanaut honoured with Rabindranath Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony in India". bdnews24.com. 18 February 2019. Archived from the original on 4 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Chhayanaut named for Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony". The Daily Star. 2018-10-25. Archived from the original on 4 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Chhayanaut pays tribute to Rabindra Sangeet legend Mita Haque". Dhaka Courier. 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Ustad Khurshid Khan Passes Away". The Daily Star. 22 January 2012.
- ^ a b c সঙ্গীতবিদ্যায়তন: কার্যক্রম [Music Academy: Activities]. Chhayanaut (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Euphoric flute recital at Chhayanaut". The Daily Star. 3 April 2016.
- ^ Andaleeb, Syed Saad (2 March 2024). "Chhayanaut at 60: In remembrance" (Opinion).
- ^ "Sheikh Kamal's birth anniv today". New Age. 23 June 2025.
External links
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