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The following is an interview with Samira about her thoughts on Pohela Boishakh, or Bengali New Year. 

Sharmin: Why is Mid-April an important month for Bengalis?

Samira: Because it is the time when all Bengalis come together and celebrate another year passing and a new one coming filled with bright and new beginnings. It’s their New Year also known as Shobo Noboborsho.

Sharmin: What makes the Bengali New Year different from the American New Year?

Samira: The Bengali New Year’s actually focuses on its culture and tradition. They emerge together to stay in touch with their culture
and have fun at the same time.

Sharmin: Last weekend you went to New York to participate in a program, what did you perform there ?

Samira:I performed a Bangla song called Bhormo Koio Gia written by Radha Ramon.

Sharmin: What was special about that program?

Samira: All the performance there was dedicated to late singer Abbas Uddin', and needs to add: Ferdousi Rahman, his daughter, was supposed to attend as the Special Guest.

Sharmin: Did you perform in any Bangla 1419 new year program?'

Samira: No. The Folk Music program in NY and the Heritage Show at my school  the following week kept me busy.