Read the sentences. Connect them using 'and', 'but', 'because', 'or', 'as well as'.

(a) Pahela Boishak is celebrated with vibrant processions. It marks the Bengali New Year with great enthusiasm. (b) The festival is celebrated across Bangladesh. It symbolizes the beginning of the new year and the hope for prosperity and success. (c) People dress in colorful outfits for Pahela Boishakh. The festival also includes traditional foods and sweet treats like pithas. (d) The streets come alive with festivities. Various stalls sell handicrafts and local cuisine. (e) On Pahela Boishakh, people celebrate with colorful parades and traditional music. They may choose to attend cultural performances and fairs.