 From 1965 to 1971 the citizens of Dhaka observed the festival as a day of protest against the Pakistani regime.Other local traditions associated with the festival include the "Boishakhi Rally" and the "Boishakhi Mela" begun by the Institute of Fine Arts (now Faculty of Fine Arts) and the Bangla Academy respectively.In addition, Chayanaut Music School began the tradition of singing at dawn under the Ramna Batamul (Ramna Banyan tree).