Bardhaman Festival 2025 Kicks Off: 150 Years of Vande Mataram Celebrated Grandly

• Bardhaman Municipal Festival 2025 celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram, themed 'Song of Life, Nation's Pride'.
• Inaugurated by Bankim Chandra's descendant Joydeb Chattopadhyay and actress Rituparna Sengupta.
• The festival runs from December 20-28 (2 PM-10 PM), featuring cultural programs with renowned and 150 local artists.
• Pre-festival events included a bicycle rally and a procession depicting British oppression.
• Budgeted at 65 lakh rupees for 165 stalls; last year's 70 lakh earnings will fund a new municipal lodge.

Why It Matters: Bardhaman's Municipal Festival celebrates Vande Mataram's 150 years with cultural grandeur and a patriotic message.