It’s that time of the year when your Facebook homepage looks like the flag of Indonesia when you scroll it. Yes, lads and ladies, it’s time to embrace all things Bangali, indulge in some heartwarming panta and get on that chorki to scream at the top of your lungs. However, are you sure you are doing Boishakh right? Which one of these things are you doing to be a buzzkill on boishakh?
1.Lecture people on the weather forecasts on the 14th .
The weather in April is stiflingly hot, and you don’t need to be a human version of a weather update. Be it sunshine or rain, go out and just have fun; Boishakh doesn’t come every day.
2.Tell People that Boishakh is an Indian festival.
Sounds weird? Sadly, there are people who refuse to celebrate it because they feel it is a form of Indian propaganda.
3. Post photographs of pizza on Instagram
We are all guilty of this to some extent. But it’s boishakh, so let’s keep it real.
4. Post a status update on glorious childhood Boishakh days.
Times have changed, so have people. Stop venting about how times have changed and how boishakh was more traditional back in the day. Rather, embrace the changes as long as they are good.
5. Complain about the Mongol Shobhajatra.
It’s a tradition older than you are. No need to hate on it. You can still sleep on the other 364 days of the year.
6. Avoid eating fish because its fish.
Be open enough to try the signature dish that millions love at least once a year. Be careful with the bones though!
7. Avoid Spicy food.
Boishakh is incomplete without taking the burn of the shorisha bhorta with chitoi; so just go for it. Remember to keep a glass of milk nearby.
8. Wear formals to a hangout.
Remember, you are not on the sets of “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Wearing formals on boishakh is a no go. Besides, what’s more comfortable in this weather than some cotton panjabi and saree or kurti?
9. Hating on Bengali Entertainment:
A lot of people enjoy boishakh special TV series. No need to belittle their choices of entertainment just because you subscribe to Netflix.
10. Criticize people who wear red and white.
Sartorial choices are subjective and the mainstream culture does promote white and red, doesn’t mean its overrated.