Jhikargacha Upazila

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Language and Culture

Jhikargacha Upazila Languages and Culture Some of the things about the identity of rural or folk-rich culture long ago. During British rule kirtan, procession, palagan, kabigan, baul, murshidi, folk songs, bawaiyya, jatra etc. were celebrated on the occasion of various festivals. During the rainy season, boat bikes contest songs were enjoyed by people of river banks. Waking up all night, people listened to Jyotsana night, Panchtiptha, five Taka kicha (story agreement in night contract). This district is under the influence of Bhawaiya song in Rangpur Dinajpur. Earlier, zamindars or wealthy people were sponsors of cultural programs. The rural game dust is also in the same rhythm