ADIVASI CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2006
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OPEN TO ALL |
TIME AND DATE:
19 to 21 March 2006
Inauguration at 3:30 PM on 19 March 2006
Cultural Evening 5:00 to 7:30 (everyday) |
VENUE:
Shaheed Zia Auditorium, Bangladesh National Museum Shahbagh, Dhaka |
The Adivasis of Bangladesh demonstrate unique cultures, traditions, knowledge and much more. Their diverse cultures, languages and traditions contribute profusely to make Bangladesh a culturally rich country. Bangladesh can surely take pride in its diverse and vibrant cultural life with such distinct ethnic communities. Their languages and cultures also enrich the language and cultural life of the majority Bengalis.
Adivasis belonging to different corners of Bangladesh are disadvantaged and marginal peoples today. In many instances, they have lost their identities and languages. This has severe consequences in their social, political, economic and cultural life.
It is a tough struggle to provide political protection to the Adivasi life and culture. While State attention and policy are much needed for the protection of the Adivasis, increased human communication of the cultural majority with these cultural minorities is imperative. With this in mind SEHD has organized this cultural festival in association with community based Adivasi organizations and many others. The Adivasi cultural festival is an assembly of Adivasis and others. It is also a celebration of life and cultural diversity. Everyone, irrespective of ethnicity, religion and race, is cordially invited. |
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PROGRAMS |
19 March 2006 - Inaugural Session 3:30 PM |
Welcome Address: |
Mr. Philip Gain, director, SEHD |
Inaugurator: |
Ms. Kumudini Hajong, active participant to the historical Tonk movement |
Chair: |
Prof. Sakhawat Ali Khan, chairman, SEHD |
Chief Guest: |
Begum Selima Rahman, honorable state minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs |
Special Guests: |
Mr. Ching Kew Roaza, former chairman, Rangamati Hill District Council; Ms. Khushi Kabir, coordinator, Nijera Kori; and Prof. Mahmudul Haque, Director General of Bangladesh National Museum |
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Cultural Show 5:00-7:30 PM
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Performed by: Oraon, Bawm, Rakhaing, Lyngngam and Tripura Cultural Teams |
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20 March 2006
Discussion 04:00-05:00 PM |
Guests of honor: Mr. Samiran Dewan, Mr. Bhupesh Sing Rawtia, Mr. Sudattya Bikash Tanchangya, and Mr. Provangsu Tripura. |
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| Cultural Show 5:00-07:30 PM
Performed by: Chakma, Marma, Tea Communities, Khasi, Malo and Mandi Cultural Teams
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21 March 2006
Closing Ceremony 4:00-5:30 PM |
| Guest of honor: Mr. Promode Mankin, MP, Ms. Manjulika Chakma, and Ms. Farida Akhter
Chair: Mr. Philip Gain
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| Cultural Show 5:30-7:30 PM
Performed by: Santal, Tanchangya, Monipuri, Chak, Khyang and Mro Cultural Teams
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| CONTACT:
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Society For Environment and Human Development (SEHD)
4/4/1(B) 3rd Floor, Block-A, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207
Tel: 9121385, Fax: 9125764, E-mail: info@sehd.org
www.sehd.org
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