Penn State Brandywine celebrates Bengali New Year

Students show their arms wearing many colorful bracelets and rings.

Penn State Brandywine students display colorful jewelry — with an emphasis on red and white — as part of the traditional attire worn for the campus’ first-ever celebration of the upcoming Bengali New Year. The March 2 event featured authentic food, dance performances, trivia and games. The celebration was organized by Brandywine’s Bangladeshi Student Association and Multilingual and International Student Programs.

Credit: Bill Tyson

MEDIA, Pa. — Penn State Brandywine students display colorful jewelry — with an emphasis on red and white — as part of the traditional attire worn for the campus’ first-ever celebration of the upcoming Bengali New Year.

The March 2 event featured authentic food, dance performances, trivia and games. The celebration was organized by Brandywine’s Bangladeshi Student Association and Multilingual and International Student Programs.