Kolkata: State government’s decision to facilitate restrictions on social events – which can be held with 75% of the capacity of the hall or auditorium – has brought assistance not only for those who will tie the knot, but also for those who are related to them.
Various businesses related to marriage.
Theater groups and music too, now planning shows that it has been suspended.
Hundreds of weddings are scheduled in the city in February and March.
So far, social and cultural meetings can be attended by 200 people at a time.
“Cultural, Administrative and Social Programs will be permitted with 75% of the capacity of halls / venues.
Marriage and other related social functions will be permitted with a capacity of 75% of the hall / venue,” command from Nabanna stated.
The announcement made a partner, who would get married, expand the list of their guests.
Many of them have begun to make panic calls to friends and relatives who are forced to leave because of restrictions.
Others, who have chosen open space as a venue, can now invite more guests.
Most TOI couples talk to say they will be happy to marry a traditional way and will not limit the opportunity to the registry.
“Good now I have an extra day to celebrate it.
We have decided to avoid traditional ceremonies so we can have a smaller presence.
Now, I will have one following my registry,” said Aishwarya Biswas, a physiotherapist who lives in Gariah, whose marriage Scheduled on February 18.
Some catering units are happy with the decision.
Bigan Saha, the owner of the catering service in Behala said, “Because restrictions were implemented last month, my team faced financial problems,” he said.
Saptarshi Mukherjee, the owner of Mahabhoj Caterer, said, “We have trouble because of restrictions.
It is very difficult to serve food in Weddings, where only 50 guests are permitted.” Decisions allow social programs with a capacity of 75% have also been welcomed by several theater groups that have several drama festival lined in February.
Between Chatterjee Kavya Kala Manan and Art Debantara said they had planned a theater festival for February 4 along with two other groups in Minerva.
One more show has been planned for February 15.
“We are pleased to know that more people can join the festival, dedicated to a young group director, who has died at the age of 37 years ago,” Chatterjee said.
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