Making diffrence Since- 2009
Starting with a colorful rally the Sundarban carnival showed its flamboyance form the beginning. Over 500 local community people along with elites from Khulna city and other upazilas participated in the rally. A large number of female stakeholders also took part in the rally. They have crossed over nearly 3 kilometers muddy path with great enthusiasm.
After a blissful rally Local MP (Member of Parliament) Mr. Panchanan Biswas formally inaugurated the carnival. He hoisted the National flag along with National anthem and freed the pigeons as inauguration procedure. Other distinguished guests and community people were present in this inaugural ceremony. A cultural group trained by Rupantar Eco-Tourism Ltd. (RET) led the national anthem.
After the inauguration of the carnival, local cultural group trained by RET performed a ‘Pot Gaan’ (folk musical drama with sequential picturing) based on awareness promotion for Sundarban conservation. The ‘Pot Gaan’ entitled ‘Our Sundarban’ depicted on livelihood in Sundarban, their grievances, vulnerability in the climate changing environment and the necessity of Sundarban in their lives.
A discussion meeting was held on the role of the community people for Sundarban conservation. MP Mr. Panchanan Biswas addressed to the people as chief guest of the meeting. Dacope Upazilla Chairman Mr. Sk. Md. Abul Hossain, Associate Professor of Foresty and Wood Technology department of Khulna University Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, President of Khulna Development Movement Coordination Committee Mr. Md. Ashrafuzzaman, eminent lawyer Ad. Abdullah Hossain Bacchu, Assistant Conservator of Forest (Khulna Circle) Mr. Md. Taufiqul Islam, local community leader Mr. Binoy Krishna Roy and Banishanta UP Chairman Mr. Sudeb Kumar Roy also addressed the meeting as soecial guests. Managing Director of Rupantar Eco-Tourism Ltd. Mr. Nazmul Azam David delivered the welcome speech while Koilashganj UP Chairman Mr. Mihir Mondol chaired the meeting.
A cultural competition was arranged and local folk artists thrilled the audience with their performance through song, dance and drama. Hundreds of jubilant people enjoyed those delightfully and cherished the brilliance of the performers.
A cultural competition was arranged and local folk artists thrilled the audience with their performance through song, dance and drama. Hundreds of jubilant people enjoyed those delightfully and cherished the brilliance of the performers.
Local handicrafts artisans trained by RET opened a display center of their products in the carnival ground. Embroidered bed covers, cushion covers, pillow covers, attractive girl’s outfits, men’s Punjabis, handkerchiefs, pretty room decorative were the items they displayed. These items were made by group of artisans with the help of RET. They were appreciated by others for their intense efforts.