Bangladesh Pavilion at the International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo in Nigeria has been awarded as the ‘Best Designed Pavilion’ sharing the recognition with China and India.
Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria Md Shameem Ahsan received the Award at the closing ceremony, said the High Commission on Friday.
Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh actively participated at the 12th International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo organised by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) of Nigeria (20-24 November 2019).
Held at the FCT Exhibition Pavilion, Abuja, over 25 foreign missions, 36 states of Nigeria and a large number of local and international organisations participated at the mega event which attracted thousands of visitors each day.
Bangladesh Pavilion was colourfully decorated with traditional articles, handicrafts and artefacts.
It also carried images of the history, culture, heritage and development journey of Bangladesh, UNB reports.
Jute-made items including bags were in large numbers to brand it as an environment-friendly product.
One small unit of a Jamdani weaving machine (Jamdani Tant) run by a professional weaver (Tanti) was an added attraction at the Pavilion.
The High Commission also organised a special event entitled Bangladesh Day at the large auditorium on the sideline of the Expo to showcase Bangladesh’s rich culture and traditions.
While paying rich tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Shameem Ahsan highlighted on the tremendous achievements Bangladesh made under the dynamic leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Spectacular performance by the visiting cultural troupe(vocal, dance and flute) sent by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs held 300 guests spellbound which included Nigerian dignitaries, Ambassadors/High Commissioners, diplomats, members of civil society, representatives of various social and cultural organizations and expatriate Bangladesh nationals, among others.
Anchored by Dahlia Ahmed, flute artist Gazi Abdul Hakim, vocal artists viz Shalma Akbar, Yeasmeen Ali, ShafiqTuhin, Kazi Muyeed Shahriar Shiraz Joy, Manuel Soren, Avro Nokrek performed music while dance artists viz Sangeeta Chowdhury, Afrin Sultana Nipu, Rahina Zaman, Mohammad Rasel Ahmed and Shammi Yesmin Jhinuk featured patriotic, Tagore and Nazrul songs.
Their stellar performance earned huge applause, and the cheering crowd greeted them spontaneously.
A nine-member delegation led by Md Naoshad Hossain, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs participated at the 12th International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo which also included artists of Bangladesh Shilphakala Academy and officials from Bangladesh Folk Art and Foundation, Sonargaon, Narayangonj, Bangladesh.
