Ghatu,Ghetu Gaan, orGhetu Song is a form ofBengali traditional folk song, prevalent in the eastern Part ofBangladesh.[1] The songs were traditionally sung during themonsoon season,[1] though the tradition is on the decline.[2] The festival was mainly held in north-eastern side ofMymensingh and lower part ofSylhet inBangladesh.[3]
The first day ofBhadro (5th month ofBengali calendar) started on the eve of Bisharjan of Manasha (Bengali: মনসার ভাসান)[1] and later celebrated on the day ofVijaya Dashami during the monsoon season.[3]
The festival revolves around a teenage boy. The boy dresses inshari and grows out his hair, with the intent of resembling a girl.[3] The very young boys were sexually abused and that contributed to the decline of this form of music.[4] During the festival he plays the role of pantomime by dancing or otherwise representing the Ghatu song. The Ghatu songs are mainly oriented aroundRadha Krishna.[3]
