Google Doodle marks Pahela Baishakh

Staff Correspondent: World's most-used web search engine Google has created a doodle marking Pahela Baishakh, first day of the Bangla calendar.

The revelry in the Doodle depicts the annual Mangal Shobhajatra procession through the country's capital Dhaka. During the parade, colorful masks of tigers, owls and other creatures native to Bangladesh are hoisted above the celebrating crowds. Although each animal has its own symbolic meaning, collectively they are said to inspire courage and promote peace, according to Google.

The festival is one of celebration, but Pahela Baishakh has pragmatic beginnings.


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