 Today, the fair features dance recitals by girls, "Jatra" (a native form of folk theater), "putul naach" (puppet shows), magic shows and Bioscope shows.Historically, Shahbag was also the main venue in Dhaka for other recreational sports like "Boli Khela" (wrestling) and horse racing.The "Basanta Utsab" (Festival of Spring) takes place every 14 February—the first day of spring, according to the reformed Bangladeshi calendar.