What is your favourite colour?
Deep green, I'd say, the kind you see in young rice paddies during the rainy season. It feels calm and fresh to me, and maybe that's connected to childhood visits to my grandparents' village, where everything around the house was green. It's also the main colour of our flag, so there's a bit of pride attached.
Has your favourite colour changed since you were a child?
Yes, it has. When I was little I was obsessed with red; my school bag, my water bottle and even my bicycle were all bright red. I think young children are naturally drawn to loud, cheerful colours. As I've grown older my taste has become more muted, so now I prefer greens and earthy shades.
What colours do you usually wear?
Mostly neutral shades, like navy, grey, white and olive. They're easy to match, so I don't have to think too hard when I'm getting dressed in a rush before class. Light colours also make sense in this climate, because they don't absorb as much heat. I only wear something brighter for festivals.
Is there a colour you would never paint a room in your home?
I'd never choose black, or anything very dark. Our flat doesn't get much natural light because the buildings in our area are packed so closely together, so a dark wall would make the room feel like a cave. I'd also avoid bright orange; it might look cheerful at first, but I think it would become tiring quickly.
Do any colours have special meanings in your culture?
Yes, quite a few. Red and green represent the national flag, so you see them everywhere around Victory Day. Red is also the traditional colour for brides, while white is associated with mourning, which is why people rarely wear plain white to a wedding. And on Pohela Boishakh, almost everyone wears red and white together.
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