The programme opened with a choral rendition of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Aha Aji E Boshonte Eto Phool Phote”, invoking the abundance associated with spring. The selection anchored the event in a literary tradition that continues to shape seasonal observances in Bangladesh.

The celebration of Basanta Utsav contributes to the colour palette of February. Pahela Falgun, the day when the Bengali spring season ushers in, makes yellow the only wearable for those who want to participate in the seasonal festivity.