Kolkata, 13th July 2024: The Greatest Show on Earth (GSOE) unveiled its GSOE Awards 2024, celebrating excellence in Durga Puja celebrations globally, on Saturday, 13th July 2024, at the ICCR. This year's event marks a significant expansion of the GSOE initiative with the introduction of new recognition categories. The grand unveiling was graced by the presence of renowned actress and the Face of GSOE Awards 2024, Nusrat Jahan, alongside distinguished figures including Bengali film director, Barun Chanda; Asian Paints Award-winning artist, Aditi Chakraborty; and GSOE, Co-Founders Bodhisattva Banerjee and Dr Arnab Basu.
GSOE Awards 2024 will recognise and award 60 Durga Puja celebrations across the globe, reinforcing the worldwide appeal and cultural significance of this festival, 8 of them were present today to take the awards. Then came from Australia, Russia, Nigeria, Indonesia, Brazil, Hong Kong, England & United States of America This year, GSOE is the only organisation awarding the best Durga Puja in Bangladesh, marking a historic moment for cross-border cultural recognition. Additionally, the awards will see the inclusion of four new locations in Bengal: Newtown, Baruipur, Howrah and Kalyani, further emphasising the diverse and widespread celebration of Durga Puja.
The GSOE Recognition Awards, in collaboration with Global Connect and Heritage Bengal Global, aim to honour Durga Puja organisers worldwide. Incidentally, last year their brand ambassador was a French girl Alice Bonnefoy, who will come with her friends this year, also during Durga Puja. Adani Wilmar oil brand Fortune Oil is a presenting sponsor for GSOE Awards 2024.
The event will unveil criteria for the GSOE Awards 2024, featuring initiatives such as:
· *Innovation Showcase* to exhibit pioneering concepts
· *Global Ambassador Initiative* to attract international dignitaries
· *Sustainability Leadership* for eco-friendly practices
· *Cultural Exchange Programs* fostering global connections
· *Community Outreach Excellence* for year-round engagement
· *Artist Residency Programs* promoting artistic fusion
· *Documentation and Archiving* for preserving puja legacies for future generations
Bodhisattva Banerjee, Co-Founder, GSOE, expressed, "GSOE aims to transform Kolkata's Durga Puja into a premier global cultural event. Our vision is to present an immersive and inclusive experience that celebrates Kolkata's cultural richness, fostering unity and understanding worldwide. Through innovative initiatives and collaborations, we aim to elevate Durga Puja into a global art showcase and entrepreneurial hub, promoting tourism, enhancing local economies and creating a lasting cultural legacy that resonates internationally while enriching the local community."
Dr Arnab Basu, Co-Founder, GSOE, emphasised, "GSOE is broadening its global footprint by recognizing 60 global Durga pujas across the world. Also we are going to award the best puja of Bangladesh this year. This is the first time an organization from Kolkata is crossing borders to foster the cultural harmony through Durga puja."
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