A Baishakhi mela which is a
regular gathering of people is held every year in the month of Baishakh. The mela holds the image of rural
Bangladesh. It is one of the chief attractions of village life. Stalls of various things and articles
of daily use are set up in a mela. Traditional handicrafts, bamboo flutes, potteries,
wooden things are available in these stalls, funny goods, sweetmeats, dolls, toys etc. are
also sold in the mela. Men, women and children
come to the mela in large numbers to enjoy themselves. Women and children are
found busy in buying things after their choice. Grown up people buy things of
household needs and stationery goods.
Cultural functions of the traditional Bangla folk-song, jaree, bhawaia, etc.
are often held there. Sometimes, circus parties and magic shows become the special
attractions of the mela. The mela lasts for throughout the month of Baishakh.
Now the Baishakhi mela is also held in towns
and cities which establishes a relationship between a village life and a city life. The mela is regarded as a great
source of joy and happiness to the people.
