Swanon celebrates 30th anniversary at BSA

Swanon, a leading recitation organisation, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on October 9.

The programme , titled  “Nibhritey Noy, Kolaholey”, began with lighting candles at the National Theatre Hall. The guests that included cultural personalities, artistes, educationists, and young cultural activists inaugurated the programme by releasing colourful balloons.

Following the inauguration, founder of the organisation, Rupa Chakrabarty gave the welcome speech. Later, the organisation gave the lifetime achievement award to noted elocutionist Ashraful Alam. In recognition to his outstanding contribution to recitation, Ashraful Alam received Taka 50,000 and a crest.  

Swanon presented “Nibhritey Noy, Kolaholey”. In addition, 11 Dhaka-based recitation organisations including Kotha Abritty Charcha Kendra, Muktobaak, Prakash, Sworoshruti, Muktodhara, Sangbrita and Sworochitra gave performances.