The New Town CE Block Cultural Association celebrated the spirit of women in an all-woman extravaganza. The event was organised by the women of CE Block, for all women, with a view to provide expression against the various atrocities committed against the modern-day women and to celebrate the success of women in various fields.

The guest of honour was retired judge Abha Khan who encouraged the women to maintain the trend and enthusiasm. The programme was hosted by Shobhona Roychowdhury and Madhumita Chatterjee, and was inaugurated by a chorus group from the same block. It was followed by a self-composed poem recitation by Satabdi Banerjee.

“I like writing so the organsiers requested me to pen something down for the occasion. I wrote on the strength of women,” said Banerjee, a graphic designer. “The concept of equality hasn’t percolated down to everyone in society even in the 21st century. While my husband helps me a lot with chores I know of cases where the husband and wife both work but when it comes to chores, the woman alone is expected to perform them.”

Nandita Chatterjee shared with the crowd some information about women achievers around the world and engineering student Srijonee Ghosh danced to the recitation of Ami shei meye by Bratati Bandyopadhyay. “I’ve danced at lots of functions before but this was my first time at an event dedicated to women. I chose this poem as the title is both intriguing and makes a direct connection with women.”

There was a distinct effort made by men to ensure that the day belonged to the fair ladies to celebrate their independence.

The crowd ranged from five-year-old Aaradhya Roy, to the extremely matured Jayoti Das, all of whom participated in their own way to enlighten the gathering.

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