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Recaps, photo highlights and the people behind every Karisyo celebration in Manchester

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A year in colour

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From the drums of the Boishakh procession to quiet conversations that started a business partnership — here are moments from Karisyo events across Manchester.

Boishakh New Year procession with colourful banners through Manchester city centre
Boishakh procession through the city
Dhak drummers performing traditional Bengali rhythms at the Manchester Boishakh Festival
Dhak drummers open the festival
Hand-painted alpona floor art in white rice paste at a Karisyo cultural event
Alpona floor art
Guests networking over food at a Karisyo business networking evening in Manchester
Networking evening
Daak Pekhom group performing an energetic Bengali dance at the Manchester Boishakh Festival 2026
Daak Pekhom dance performance
Guests in traditional sarees and panjabis celebrating Bengali New Year in Manchester
Dressed for the occasion
Bengali street food stalls serving traditional snacks at a Karisyo festival in Manchester
Food stalls & flavours
Local artist performing on stage during a Karisyo Events talent showcase in Manchester
Talent showcase on stage
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Energetic Bengali dance performance at the Manchester Boishakh Festival 2026
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Guests connecting at a Karisyo business networking evening in Manchester
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A local performer on stage at a Karisyo talent showcase in Manchester
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