Ghatu (song)

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Ghatu, Ghetu Gaan, or Ghetu Song is a form of Bengali traditional folk song, prevalent in the eastern Part of Bangladesh. [1] The songs were traditionally sung during the monsoon season, [1] though the tradition is on the decline. [2] The festival was mainly held in north-eastern side of Mymensingh and lower part of Sylhet in Bangladesh. [3]

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History

The first day of Bhadro (5th month of Bengali calendar) started on the eve of Bisharjan of Manasha (Bengali: মনসার ভাসান) [1] and later celebrated on the day of Vijaya Dashami during the monsoon season. [3]

The festival revolves around a teenage boy. The boy dresses in shari and grows out his hair, with the intent of resembling a girl. [3] The very young boys were sexually abused and that contributed to the decline of this form of music. [4] During the festival he plays the role of pantomime by dancing or otherwise representing the Ghatu song. The Ghatu songs are mainly oriented around Radha Krishna. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Varot kosh 3rd part (ভারত কোষ) (in Bengali). Kolkata: Bongiyo Sahityo Porishod. p. 275.
  2. ↑ Afsaruddin, Mohammad (1990). Society and Culture in Bangladesh. Book House. p. 141.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Bhattacharya, Asutosh (1962). Banglar Loko Sahityo (in Bengali). Kolkata.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. ↑ "::: Star Weekend Magazine ::". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  5. ↑ "Ghetu Putro Kamola". The Daily Star. 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
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