If You Love Bengali Culture, This Is Where You Need To Be
Wednesday Post: Know where Tagore's heart resided, explore Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, read more on cocktails & watch Varkala unfurl with Tripoto
May 9th holds a special place in every Bengali heart — it’s Rabindra Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a day that transforms Santiniketan into a soulful celebration of art, music, poetry, and heritage.
This cultural oasis comes alive with Tagore’s timeless songs, dance dramas, and poetry recitals by students and locals dressed in traditional attire.
What makes this celebration truly unique is its immersive and participatory nature. Visitors aren’t just spectators — they become part of an unfolding story told through baul music, open-air performances under banyan trees, and vibrant haats (local fairs).
The atmosphere is electric yet meditative, as if time slows down to honor the poet whose words still breathe in every corner of Bengal.
Read more on this: If You Love Bengali Culture, This is Where You Need to be on May 9th
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Singapore may be small in size, but it packs an unforgettable punch for every kind of traveler.
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👀 What To Watch This Weekend
In this Varkala travel vlog, join for a relaxed, immersive 2-day adventure in Kerala’s coastal paradise. We'll explore offbeat experiences – from hidden beaches like Odayam Beach and cozy cliffside cafes (Bindu's Café and Trip Is Life) to trying surfing in India for the first time and kayaking through a serene mangrove forest at Mangrove Village Adventure Park.
This is offbeat Varkala at its best, far from the usual tourist trail!
Watch now!
This newsletter is dedicated to the octopus, one of the most intelligent and mysterious creatures of the deep.
But did you know that these curious creatures also have three hearts and blue blood? They are escape artists, capable of squeezing through the tiniest of gaps, making them perfect survivors.
See you next week! Until then, let’s explore the wonders of the world, one newsletter at a time.
Adieu,
Sreyashi Paul