We go to a particular place and there's a big festival going on.' - Jamil HossainBengali New Year, or Pahela Baishakh, is celebrated April 14 as the traditional first day of the Bengali calendar. Jamil Hossain – who organized the event – said much of the it will centre around traditional Bengali food, something that might be unfamiliar to many in the province. "Back home it's an all day festival, we dress up in white and red shirts, long clothing. We go to a particular place and there's a big festival going on, you're picking up different food and gambling."

Source: CBC News April 14, 2017 00:11 UTC