To observe the Independence Day and anniversary of the Liberation War Museum, authorities of the museum declares weeklong celebration

Date: March 21, 2002

Liberation War Museum has decided to celebrate the 6th anniversary of the organisation and 31st anniversary of the country's independence in a befitting manner. The museum authorities have chalked out detailed series of programs entitled 'Jiboner Joygaan' that will begin from March 21 and will continue for a week till the Day of Independence on March 26.

'The Concert for Bangladesh' was held in the Madison Square garden in 1971 to raise funds for the refugees of Bangladesh. On March 21, this same concert will be remade with a new title 'The Concert in Bangladesh' and will be performed at the Osmany memorial auditorium in the city to pay tribute to the legendary singer George Harrison and Pandit Ravi Shankar. The concert that will start at 6:30 p.m. will be participated by renowned artists of the country.'The Concert for Bangladesh' will specially, be organised to raise fund for the museum. Card for this concert is available at the office of the Liberation War Museum and at Astra Club in Gulshan, Travel House and Cyber Cafe at Dolce Vita in Banani.

The 6th anniversary of the museum will begin on March 22 at 10.00 a.m. at the museum's cafe theater with a presentation of children's program. Eminent cultural researcher Shamsuzzaman Khan will present anniversary speech in the evening which will be followed by folk songs (baul-gaan) to be presented by different groups of the country. On March 23 Banglar Gaan (Music of Bengal) will be presented by eminent singer Shubir Nandi which will be followed by dance performance by 'Nrittom Dance Troupe' under the direction of eminent classical dancer Tamanna Rahman, at the museum's cafe theater at 6:30 p.m.

On March 24 main programs will include presentation of cultural soiree by Chayanaut at the cafe theater at 6:30 p.m. Lightning of candles in remembrance of the martyrs of the dark night of 1971, will take place on the evening of March 25 at the museum. In addition, there will be a session of poetry recitation by leading recitation groups of the country. On the last day of the weeklong celebration, 'People's song' by Protul Mukhopaddya will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the café theatre.