The Student Association of Bangladesh showcased Bangladesh culture with performances and food Sunday night.
Colorful dresses, cultural songs and presentations were part of the association's “My Colorful Bangla."
As Meacham Auditorium filled beyond capacity, the audience was submerged into the Bangladesh culture through tribal songs, dances and folk songs.
The association presented Bangladesh Night 2010 in an effort to share the culture of Bangladesh.
“While I have never been to Bangladesh; it is an honor to have been asked to be a part,” said Destiny Poole, International Advisory Committee adviser and OU alumna.
Poole and Russell Kabir, Japanese Association president, held the role of master of ceremony for the night.
“I am very excited to be a part of tonight’s experience,” Poole said.
Following introductions, Student Association of Bangladesh adviser Musharraf Zaman gave a personal welcome to the audience, explaining how colorful the Bangladesh culture is.
“Culture is deeply rooted through human civilization; this evening we see the Bangladeshi culture,” Zaman said. “It’s a culture full of color and beautification."
During a dance with Baul Song, Loke Bole Bole Re, performed by Jame Akter Mukta, the audience began clapping and singing along.
“As most participants are not Bangladeshi, they learn that even if they have never known about or have been part of this organization, they can join anytime and be part of a wonderful cultural society,” said Ahsanur Rahman, Student Association of Bangladesh president.
During the chief guest speech, Joe Foote, dean of Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications, thanked the association's students and Musharraf Zaman.
Rahman performed for Bangladesh the patriotic song, Nongor Tolo Tolo Shomoy Je Holo Holo along with Mourushi Muhoo and Rizia Parvin Laboni.
“This is the time where we get to experience how diverse and cultural-minded OU students, faculties and staffs are,” Rahman said.
Following the performances, a Bangladesh-style dinner was served at Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center.
The association has hosted Bangladesh Night for the past 10 years.
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