Private Project

Mongol Shovajatra

The Bengali civilization is several thousand years old. Its culture is likewise quite ancient. Bengal uses its calendar. Every year, Bengalis celebrate the New Year with a carnival. In the nineteenth century, 'Mongol Shovajatra' was introduced into this culture, which has seen numerous transformations. Every year, on the first day of the new year in Bangladesh, this colorful procession takes place to wish the country and the globe well. On November 30, 2016, the United Nations Organization UNESCO included Bangladesh's 'Mongol Shovajatra' to its list of intangible cultural treasures for humanity.

  • Shakil Bin Mushtaq
    Director
  • Shakil Bin Mushtaq
    Writer
  • Shakil Bin Mushtaq
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Bangladesh
  • Country of Filming:
    Bangladesh
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shakil Bin Mushtaq

Shakil Bin Mushtaq began working as a journalist in the late nineties. He has worked in print, radio, TV, and digital media and has authored books and made films during his lengthy career. It is his third documentary, "Mongol Shovajatra." Shakil is a Bangladeshi national.

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