Shakrain, also known as ‘Poush Songkranti’, takes place to mark the last day of the Bangla month, Poush. It will take place on 14 January this year, with last year’s festivity observed in a limited scale to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you are hosting for the first time or need a refresher, let us give some pointers to have a fun event this year!
Chobi Mela’s ‘Chapakhana Archive’ explores print revolution in Dhaka
The framework of ‘Chapakhana Archive’ comes from Mara Züst’s research for her project, ‘Kolkata City of Print’, in association with Pathshala. PHOTO: SHEIKH MEHEDI MORSHED Priyanka Chowdhury Priyanka Chowdhury
In its array of collaborative initiatives, Chobi Mela Shunno introduced Chapakhana Archive , a research project. On the fourth floor of the DrikPath Bhobon, an excerpt of a nine-month project, exploring documents and local histories of print in Dhaka and its production technologies, is on display. The framework of the exhibition comes from Mara Züst s research for her project, Kolkata City of Print , in association with Pathshala.