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Boishakhi Mela & Baul Karim Festival

April 17, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Free

To celebrate Bangla New Year of 2016, Bioshakhi Mela (বৈশাখী মেলা) and Baul Karim Festival (বাউল করিম উৎসব) will be organized by Jamaica Bangladesh Friends Society, NY. The event is an annual Bangladeshi cultural festival in New York. Free and all are welcome with family and friends.

Program include:

  • Panta Illis (পান্তা ইলিশ),  12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
  • Bioshakhi Parade, 1:30 pm
  • Songs of Shah Abdul Karim and documentary on life and work of Baul
  • Dress-up in Bangalee/Bangladeshi traditional dress
  • Fashion show by Sitara Boutique
  • Live music by local singers
  • Cultural event and competition for children etc.

Venue:

IS 238, Susan B Anthony School
88-15, 182nd St. Hollis, NY 11423

Contacts:

Fakhrul Islam Delowar, 917-494-5163
Riju Ahmed, 718-350-0437
Saiful Islam, 917-607-5288
Rezaul Azad Bhuiyan, 347-488-2348
A. F. Misbauzzaman, 347-592-9979
Sheikh Haider Ali, 917-580-6324
917-977-0357

Details

Date:
April 17, 2016
Time:
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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