Bangladesh Heritage Crafts Foundation hosts Winter Carnival 2019

Bangladesh Heritage Crafts Foundation, Gulshan Society and the Ministry of Industries, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, collaborated to observe the Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day of Bangladesh, with the Winter Carnival 2019, at Gulshan Lake Park, recently.

The two-day event, initiated by the President of the foundation Tootli Rahman, consisted of an exhibition, a fashion show representing different decades, children attractions, stalls, heritage displays, cultural and folk-dance performances. It was organised by TS Events.

(From left) Jamal Ahmed, Netherland’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Harry Verweij, Information Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun and Tootli Rahman at the exhibition. Photo: Courtesy

The main attraction of the event was a fifty feet canvas, painted by Ekushey Padak awardee and internationally renowned artist Jamal Ahmed with his team, showcasing the history of Bangladesh from 1952 till date.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP, and Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun MP, graced the event with their presence. Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming and Netherland Ambassador Harry Verweij, BHCF Advisors Brig Manzur, Rokia A Rahman, Dilruba Ahmed, Dolly Iqbal, Alpana Habib were present, in addition to Kaniz Almas Khan, CEO of Persona and Shumi, Founder of Shumi’s Hot Cake. The American Ambassador Earl R Miller also paid a surprise visit. Singers Mehreen, Shwapnil, Noorjehan Alim and Prome performed at the event. Dr Amitabha Chanda presented a few patriotic songs. Actor Nipun, and performance artistes Annanya and Sawan also entertained the audience.

The guests and organisers paid tribute to the martyrs. Photo: Courtesy

Kontho Joddha, Shaheen Samad (Ekushey Padak awardee) and Dalia Nausheen, performing patriotic songs. Photo: Courtesy

Samsung Fair Electronics was the main sponsor for the event, along with Gulshan Society and Joggers Club by Sakhawat Abu Khair Mohammed and Kamrul Bobby.

Media partners of the event were The Daily Star, Ittefaq, Dhaka Tribune, Daily Observer, Kaler Kantho, Prothom Alo, BTV and Channel 24, among others.