Although there is no record of when the festivals actually started in this region, locals organize it regularly in Baishakh.
People of Chalan Beel organize the traditional horse race competitions every year at Notabaria village of Chatmohar Upazila.
Horse owners from different districts of Chalanbill region participate in the race every year.
"It is the inherited pride of my family that I, my father and grandfather participated in horse race competitions.
A fair is also organized at neighboring Notabaria field marking the traditional festival.