Nazrul Convention 2016

Nazrul Convention 2016 or 16th North America Nazrul Convention will be held in New York. The aim of the convention is to introduce life, philosophy and literary works of Kazi Nazrul Islam to new generation of Bangladeshi children and young. The event will be organized by Sotodal in cooperation with Jamaica Bangladesh Friends Society. Many Bangladeshi cultural organizations are expected to attend. Local artists and artists from Bangladesh and India are expected to join at the Nazrul Convention 2016. Programs include essay on Nazrul Islam, discussion, dance, songs, recitation, art, drawing etc. The event is free to attend.

Following Bangladeshi cultural groups based in USA are expected to participate at the event:

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Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA)
Dhroopad
Rongaloy NY
Sangeet Parishad
Sotodal
Sur-Chondo Shilpi Goshthy

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Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA)
Bonhishikha Sangit Niketon
Surbahar Bangladesh Cultural Academy
Shilpakala Academy of USA
Nazrul Academy of USA
Jamaica Theatre

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The convention has a cultural competition for children. Children can participate in three age groups: 6-9, 10-14 and 15-18. Children can compete on Bangla poetry recitation, drawing, essay writing, music and dance category. Contacts for children’s competition registration:
Imdadul Haque, 646-750-1272
Golam Mostafa, 917-440-7832
Parveen Akhter, 929-272-0815

Venue

I.S. 238, Susan B. Anthony Academy
8815 182nd St. Hollis, NY 11423

Contacts:

Jahangir Dickens, 718-854-4934
Md. Kiron Kabir, 201-314-1933
Md. Nazrul Islam, 251-391-8254
Minhaz Ahmed, 917-567-9450
Bilal Chowdhury, 718-749-4045
Fakhrul Islam Delowar, 917-494-5163
Delowar Hossain, 516-761-4400
Sultan Ahmed, 703-759-9821