Event Rescheduled
October 14 - 15, 2023
Bangladesh
Festival '23
About Bangladesh Festival
Bangladesh Festival is a celebration of Bangladeshi Crafts, Culture, Cuisine, Music, and much more, showcasing the distinct and unique contribution of Bangladeshi immigrants in Canadian cosmopolitan mosaic. Building on the success of our Inaugural Festival in 2022, we are looking forward to organizing Bangladesh Festival 2023. The key activities of the festival will include live performances by local and national artists, kiosks by budding local entrepreneurs featuring traditional South Asian food, clothing, jewelry, arts, books, and handicrafts, and live entertainment for kids. By exhibiting the core cultural values and symbols of our community and organization, the event hopes to provide an inspiring and inclusive environment for various communities to learn from and appreciate each other’s heritage. This festival is open to the public, and we believe that visitors will travel from across Canada to experience this event.
Partners & Sponsors
Please reach out to president@bcfsociety.ca for sponsorship opportunities during the festival.
Diamond Sponsor
Bangladesh Canada Friendship Society Recognizes the support of Province of Nova Scotia – We are pleased to work in Partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
Platinum SPONSORs ($10,000)
Gold SPONSORs ($5,000)
SILVER SPONSORs ($2500)
BRONZE Sponsors ($1,000)
A Collection of Unique Experiences
A magnificent combination of Music, Food, Clothes and many more. Experience a truly colorful life of Bangladesh.
Music Show
Alongside our local performers, two legendary Bangladeshi Bands “Winning” & “Different Touch” will rock the Bangladesh Night. This is something you do not want to miss!
Bangladeshi Cuisine
Want to taste a whole new world? Try Bangladeshi delicacies that are around for hundreds of years. Spicy or sweet, snacks or meals, veggies or meat-items, we got them all!
Cultural Performance
Do you know that Bangladesh is the birthplace of many South Asian cultures? Experience our traditional dance, acts, and musicals, and many other cultural expressions
Fashion Show
From clothing to jewelries, Bangladeshi fashion is one of a kind. If you love traditional attires, the fashion show is a must watch event for you.
Kids Amusement
We are from a family-oriented culture. That’s why we have made sure that your children can have a great time in the event with kid-friendly activities.
Variety of Stalls
We are also inviting other communities in the festival to showcase their cultures. More cultural diversity means you will never run out of fun.
Event Schedule
Find the list of activities throughout the two-day long event
Saturday, October 14, 2023
- 11:00 AM
- Gate Open
- 12:30 PM
- Grand Opening Ceremony
- 01:30 PM
- Cultural Program 1
- 02:30 PM
- Workshop 1 - Bangladesh - An Emerging Country
- 03:30 PM
- Cultural Program 2
- Dalhousie Students Show
- MSVU Students Show
- Nandan Academy Show
- Fashion Show
- 06:00 PM
- ARC - Covering Ayub Bacchu and James
- 07:00 PM
- Bangladesh Night Featuring Tapan Chowdhury
- 08:30 PM
- 50 - 50 Draw
- Stalls will run from 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday, October 15, 2023
- 11:00 AM
- Gate Open
- 12:00 PM
- Cultural Program - 3
- 02:30 PM
- Workshop 2 - Immigration, Settlement and Social Integration
- 03:30 PM
- Cultural Program 4
- Moncton Band Show
- SMU Students Show
- 04:00 PM
- Cultural Program 5
- 06:00 PM
- Bangladesh Night Featuring Abid and Bappy
- 07:30 PM
- 50 - 50 Draw
- 08:00 PM
- DJ Show
- Stalls will run from 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sponsorship Categories
A. Diamond – 1 Spot – $15,000 (Reserved for the Province of Nova Scotia)
Visibility for your organization:
- Free booth and/or three large banners at the entrance of the venue.
- “Co-hosting” acknowledgement during the event.
- Sponsorship announcements every 1 hour.
- Sponsoring entity name and logo on the event page and on all promotion
materials. - Sponsoring entity name on advertisements and event flyers.
- Sponsoring entity name on event bracelets/tickets (if any)
- Sponsoring entity name on large sponsorship poster.
- Opportunity for the sponsoring company to address attendees (Time limit: 5
minutes)
Participation:
- A diamond sponsor will have 15 free tickets for participation over two days of the
festival.
B. Platinum– 1 Spot – $10,000
Visibility for your organization:
- Three large banners and three small banners permitted during the event.
- “Powered by” acknowledgement.
- Sponsoring entity name and logon the event page and on all promotional materials.
- Sponsorship announcements every 2-hour.
- Sponsoring entity name on advertisements and event flyers.
- Sponsoring entity name on large sponsorship poster.
Participation:
- A platinum sponsor will have 10 free tickets for participation over two days of the
festival.
C. Gold– 2 Spots – $5,000
Visibility for your organization:
- Two large banners and two small banners are permitted during the event.
- Sponsoring entity name and logo on the event page and on all promotional materials.
- Sponsorship announcements twice each day during the two-day course of the event.
- Sponsoring entity name on advertisements.
- Sponsoring entity name on large sponsorship poster.
Participation:
- A gold sponsor will have 5 free tickets for participation over two days of the
festival.
D. Silver– 3 Spots – $2,500
Visibility for your organization:
- One large banner and one small banner permitted during the event.
- Sponsorship announcements twice during the two-day course of the event.
- Sponsoring entity name on advertisements.
- Sponsoring entity name on large sponsorship poster.
Participation:
- A silver sponsor will have 3 free tickets for participation over two days of the
festival.
E. Bronze – 5 Spots – $1,000
Visibility for your organization:
- One small banner permitted during the event.
- Sponsorship announcements once during the two-day course of the event.
- Sponsoring entity name on advertisements.
- Sponsoring entity name on large sponsorship poster.
Participation:
- A silver sponsor will have 1 free ticket for participation over two days of the
festival.
F. Support/Advertisement – $500/$300/$200
- Name and logo on the web event page/website.
- ½ Page Advertisement on publications.
- A small Poster/Banner on the event site.
Get Your passes ahead
Confirm your daily tickets online for more convenient access!
Bring on Your Stall
Book your spot soon…
Available stall categories Food, Clothes, Arts & Crafts
For stall details and rules please contact:
Keya: (902) 221-4633, Prazzal: (902) 240-9971, Kollol: (902) 802-8763
Two Days Booking
$250
One Day Booking
$150
Frequently Asked Question
The Bangladesh Festival 2023 takes place on 14th and 15th October, 2023 at The Halifax Forum , Windsor St & Young St, Halifax, NS B3K 2A6.
Everyone’s welcome. The festival is a family fun day celebrating Bangladeshi culture and heritage but you don’t have to be Bangladeshi to attend or enjoy the festival.
$3 per Adult (12+) per Day
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