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Originally posted by LordShiva
"Banglapedia"
"Banglapedia"
Hey, don't knock it.
We have our very own Banglatown in Brick Lane:
Established as the premier Bengali celebration outside of Bangladesh, the Baishaki Mela brings together the very best of Bengali arts, music and culture To Brick Lane ‘Banglatown’ one of London’s most vibrant quarters.
The Baishaki Mela is a unique festival, born out of the collective aspirations of a generation of Bengali people who wanted to celebrate the Bangla New Year. The festival has developed into a sensational extravaganza promoting all that Brick Lane and ‘Banglatown’ has to offer to people across London, the UK and abroad. From its humble beginnings the event has rapidly established itself as the world’s largest Bengali celebration outside of Bangladesh, regularly attracting over 80,000 visitors .
The Baishaki Mela is a unique festival, born out of the collective aspirations of a generation of Bengali people who wanted to celebrate the Bangla New Year. The festival has developed into a sensational extravaganza promoting all that Brick Lane and ‘Banglatown’ has to offer to people across London, the UK and abroad. From its humble beginnings the event has rapidly established itself as the world’s largest Bengali celebration outside of Bangladesh, regularly attracting over 80,000 visitors .
The weekly paper the 'Sylheter Dak' has offices in Brick Lane.
The Banglatown International Curry Festival 2006 launched on September 10th with a record 60,000 visitors. Diners ate al-fresco and ordered food from the many street stalls while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
The winner of this year’s Curry Competition was Subuj Bangla restaurant with the Bengali fish dish Hilis Masala. Muhib restaurant came second and Café Bangla third. Clifton restaurant also received a special mention. The five judges were led by London Assembly Member for City and East John Biggs.
The winner of this year’s Curry Competition was Subuj Bangla restaurant with the Bengali fish dish Hilis Masala. Muhib restaurant came second and Café Bangla third. Clifton restaurant also received a special mention. The five judges were led by London Assembly Member for City and East John Biggs.
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