Foodies will visit the stall of Pitha Utsab 1429 in progress on the grounds of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. — New Age Pictures
The 16th, Jatiya Pitha Utsab 1429, features a variety of pitas native to different regions of the country, giving foodies the chance to taste winter delicacies that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The ongoing 10-day festival on the grounds of the Bangladesh Shilpakara Academy features over 50 pitas showcasing popular pitas from regions such as Barishal, Dinajpur, Satkhila, Narayanganj, Tangail, Faridpur, Bikrampur, Noakhali and Narsindi A stall will appear.
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Pitas such as Malpoya, Bapa, Chitai, Patisapta, Rosh Golap, Naksi Pita, Pakan, Puri, Labanga Latika, Mach Pita and Kushum Kori are available at the festival.
The owner of Kurigram Pitha Ghar, Shahida Begum Sandhya, has been participating in the festival for seven years.
We have more than 12 kinds of pita, and we have products that will satisfy even those with a sweet tooth. Naksi, Mukpakan, Labangaratika, Puri, Pati Sapta, Dudu he Kuri and other pisas are sold. The price range is between Tk 20 to Tk 120,” said U Shahida Begum Sandhya.
Faruk Hossain, owner of Shariatpur Pitha Ghar, has participated in the annual festival nine times.
“The stalls display more than 20 varieties of pita. Prices range from Tk 20 to Tk 100. Puli and Bhapa pisa are popular with tourists. Also Jhal Jamay, Kushum Koli, Mach Pitha We also sell experimental dishes such as
Soma Dev, owner of Sreemangal Pitha Ghar, said: Prices range from Tk 20 to Tk 50. We sell 15 types of pizza.
Iqbal Sadik, an employee of a private bank, visited the festival with a friend.
“I came to this festival to taste the flavor of pita, which is part of traditional winter cooking recipes. More pita festivals should be organized across the country,” he said.
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Jatiya Pitha Utsab Udjapan Parishad jointly organized Pitha Utsab 1429.
State Minister for Culture KM Khalid was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of Jatiya Pitha Utsab 1429 on Thursday.
The ceremony was presided over by BSA Executive Director Liaquat Ali Lucky.
Jatiya Pitha Utsab Udjapan Parishad General Secretary Mr. Kondhkar Shah Alam delivered a welcoming speech at the opening ceremony.
“We have been organizing Pita Utsabu since 2008 to spread traditional winter food recipes among foodies in Dhaka. I want everyone to visit the festival,” said Kondhkar Shah. Aram told New Age.
Besides Pisa, the festival also features dance recitals, readings, songs and plays.
The festival ends on January 28th.
