Sultan Mela begins Jan 15

The ten-day long ‘Sultan Mela’ is going to draw huge spectators who are expected to be bathed in mirth and merriment during this cultural event of prominence.

The fair will begin on January 15 on the bank of the Chitra River to mark the 95th birth anniversary of internationally-acclaimed painter SM Sultan.

This year the fair will be dedicated to Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Sultan Mela will be opened at the Sultan Mancha on the premises of Narail Government Victoria College. The fair will conclude on January 25.

The fair will feature art exhibition, art competition, bull fighting, ha-do-do, wrestling, Jari Gaan, Kobi Gaan, Lathi Khela, recitation, drama staging, volleyball and women’s kabadi.

Narail district administration and SM Sultan Foundation will jointly organise the fair.

SM Sultan was born on August 10, 1923 at Machimdia village under Sadar upazila in Narail. He died on October 10, 1994.

Sultan Mela begins Jan 15

The ten-day long Sultan Mela is going to draw huge spectators who are expected to be bathed in mirth and merriment during this cultural event of prominence. The fair will begin on January 15 on the bank of the Chitra River to mark the 95th birth anniversary of internationally-acclaimed painter SM Sultan. This year the fair will be dedicated to Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Sultan Mela will be opened at the Sultan Mancha on the premises of Narail Government Victoria College. The fair will conclude on January 25. The fair will feature art exhibition, art competition, bull fighting, ha-do-do, wrestling, Jari Gaan, Kobi Gaan, Lathi Khela, recitation, drama staging, volleyball and womens kabadi. Narail district administration and SM Sultan Foundation will jointly organise the fair. SM Sultan was born on August 10, 1923 at Machimdia village under Sadar upazila in Narail. He died on October 10, 1994.