Nobanno - Literally means "New Rice"
Nobanno - Utsab is a traditional winter festival,making the harvest of the main rice crop in Bangladesh. It's celebrated across the country, particularly in rural areas .
Nobanno - Utsab is celebrated with home - made cakes and sweets made from the new rice . These are distruibuted to neighbours and friends . Peoples gather together and participate in traditional folk songs and dances - part of the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful land.