# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pohela Boishakh (the Bengali New Year) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Experience the Colors of Bengal in the Heart of Victoria!About this EventThe Victoria Bengali Cultural Society (VBCS) invites you to a one-of-a-kind celebration of Pohela Boishakh (the Bengali New Year). For the first time ever, we are bringing our vibrant traditions out of the halls and under the open sky at Centennial Square!Whether you are part of the Bengali community or just curious about our heritage, come join us for a day of joy, unity, and cultural discovery. Event Highlights:The First-Ever "Mongol Shobhajatra" in Victoria: Witness a spectacular, colorful parade featuring traditional motifs and rhythmic drumming. This "Procession of Well-being" is recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, and we are bringing its magic to the streets of Victoria!Enchanting Cultural Showcase: Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies, rhythmic dances, and poetic traditions of Bengal. A performance lineup designed to transport you to the heart of South Asia.Traditional Food FairEveryone is welcome! Bring your family and friends to experience a piece of Bengali heritage right here in the Pacific Northwest.Let’s welcome the new year together with open hearts. Please share this post and help us spread the word! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/pohela-boishakh-the-bengali-new-year/100001985164050113 - **Event Categories**: parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fpohela-boishakh-the-bengali-new-year-tickets-1985164050113 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Centennial Square - **lat**: 48.4287178 - **long**: -123.3657246 - **full address**: Centennial Square, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Victoria Bengali Cultural Society (https://allevents.in/org/victoria-bengali-cultural-society/27631829) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0bfad04489672da2bab43295bcd325fe92843d2b0368cc9bbabfe5fa1bdfa603-rimg-w1058-h887-dcfef8d7-gmir.jpg?v=1774793990 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a4cf303887a447ea69b6c5536a5f88df3ec91ff117f43d403a734af000876ed6-rimg-w400-h400-dcfef8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1774793990 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Centennial Square, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Victoria Bengali Cultural Society - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** parades - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Pohela Boishakh (the Bengali New Year) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Pohela Boishakh (the Bengali New Year)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0bfad04489672da2bab43295bcd325fe92843d2b0368cc9bbabfe5fa1bdfa603-rimg-w1058-h887-dcfef8d7-gmir.jpg?v=1774793990", "startDate": "2026-04-11T12:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-04-11T17:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/pohela-boishakh-the-bengali-new-year/100001985164050113", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Centennial Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Centennial Square", "postalCode": "V8W 1P5", "addressLocality": "Victoria", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "48.4287178", "longitude": "-123.3657246" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Experience the Colors of Bengal in the Heart of Victoria!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-29", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-11T17:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-29", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/pohela-boishakh-the-bengali-new-year/100001985164050113" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/pohela-boishakh-the-bengali-new-year/100001985164050113", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Victoria Bengali Cultural Society", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/victoria-bengali-cultural-society/27631829", "description": "We preserve, promote, and celebrate Bengali Culture.Since its inception, VBCS has evolved into a vital hub for Bengalis in Victoria, BC, and the surrounding areas, providing a platform for individuals of all ages to reconnect with their roots, pass on traditions to future generations, and participate in meaningful community activities. 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