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New American Women’s Forum of New York: Boishakhi Mela
April 16, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
New American Women’s Forum of New York will host Boishakhi Mela 2016 in Jamaica, New York. The event is to celebrate cultural tradition of Bangla New Year (Pohela Boishakh). Stalls available to shop clothing, jewelry and gift items, books, CDs/DVDs, toys etc. Food booths will sell traditional Bangla New Year food and snack. Free Panta and Illis (Bangladeshi traditional New Year food) will be served from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Cultural program include live music, dance, DJ, band, fashion show, etc. performed by local Bangladeshi kid, young and adult artists. Free event. All are welcome. The event is also jointly hosted by New American Democratic Club and New American Youth Forum.
Venue:
PS 131
170-45, 84 Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
Contacts:
Rokeya Akhter, 516-734-1147
Shireen Kamal, 347-213-7116
Rubaiya Rahman, 347-873-9962
Saleha Alam, 646-256-9151
Selina Khanam, 718-465-9515
Lili Akhter, 917-542-1896
Salma Ferdous, 646-577-0830
Romana Jesmin, 646-726-5703