Boishakhi Mela 1418 in Melbourne
Dear respected community members,
‘Esho hey boishakh esho esho..’ – yes folks the first day of Bangla New Year 1418 ‘Pohela Boishakh’ is on the horizon! Pohela Boishakh is a festival that roots deep into our identity as Bengalis. Back home the musical soiree at dawn, the traditional festive rally of the fine arts institute, the countless melas all bring out the Bengali within us.
Dear community, Australia Bangladesh Association in conjunction with other Bangladeshi cultural groups, organizing a day-long event Boishakhi Mela on Saturday 16th of April 2011 at Princes Park, Carlton North, Melbourne VIC 3054. Details are:
Date: 16th April (Saturday) 2011
Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Venue: Princes Park (Beside Optus Oval & Opposite of Melbourne Zoo) Carlton North, Melbourne VIC 3054 Melway Ref: 29G12 or 43G1 Please refer to the attached map
The event will consist of orchestrating cultural performances including songs, dances, jatra, kabadi, face painting and poetry recitation and arrays of stalls boasting assortment of foods – sweets/savoury and Deshi jewelleries / garments / apparels.
For stalls please contact Sajib (0433332425), Reza (0404086277), Morshed (0433852255)
Dear community, this is an event not to be missed. This is also an opportunity to rekindle old acquaintances. Please come along with family and friends, join the celebration and mingle with your fellow community members celebrating for one purpose; the crowning of a New Year, Bengali style!!
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Regards,
Australia Bangladesh Association Inc, Victoria.
