New American Women’s Forum Boishakhi Mela 2017

New American Women’s Forum of New York will organize its annual Boishakhi Mela 2017 in Jamaica, New York. The event will celebrate cultural tradition of Bangla New Year (Pohela Boishakh) with Bangladeshi community of Jamaica. Vendors with clothing, jewelry and gift items and food will be available at the venue. Local Bangladeshi artists and children will participate in cultural event. The event is also jointly hosted by New American Democratic Club and New American Youth Forum. New York based Bangladeshi businesses will distribute information about their services. The event is free and family friendly. All welcome.

• Music, dance, fashion show
• Award for fashion show winners
• Bangla band music
• Free traditional Boishakhi food (4 pm – 5 pm)
• Display for Bangladeshi cultural antics

Venue:

PS 131
170-45, 84 Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432

Contacts:

Rokeya Akhter, 516-734-1147
Shireen Kamal, 347-213-7116
Rubaiya Rahman, 347-873-9962
Saleha Alam, 646-256-9151
Selina Khanam, 718-465-9515
Salma Ferdous, 646-577-0830
Romana Jesmin, 646-726-5703