Poetry recitation at Russian Centre of Science and Culture
The 147th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and the 185th birth anniversary of Russian playwright Alexander Ostrovsky were celebrated by the literary society Jionkathi with a recitation programme at the Exhibition Hall of Russian Centre of Science and Culture on May 13. The programme featured recitation of both Tagore and Ostrovsky’s writings.
The programme started with renowned contemporary poets and writers — Nirmalendu Goon, Rubi Rahman, Anisul Haque, Tokon Thakur and Alfred Khokon — reciting their works.
It is widely considered that Rabindranath Tagore composed some of his best works in East Bengal. Tagore lived in Shilaidaha, Shahzadpur and other areas in the Northwest for several years.
Artistes of Jionkathi rendered several poems written by Tagore during his stay in East Bengal. Several poems were also recited as homage to Tagore.
Alexander Ostrovsky (1823-1889) was a playwright in nineteenth century Russia — considered as the “golden era” of Russian art and literature.
Artistes of Jionkathi read out excerpts from Ostrovsky’s play Thunderstorm.
Jionkathi regularly arranges such programmes, featuring works of contemporary poets. The programme is held once every two months. The next programme to be held on the first week of September is expected to feature Leo Tolstoy’s writings.
Source: The Daily Star.
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