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Bong Fest Enchants Visitors with Bengali Music, Food, and Handicrafts
16 Nov
Summary
- Bong Fest Season 3 draws crowds with Bengali culture
- Bou Bazaar offers traditional handicrafts, sweets, and dishes
- Kolkata-style street food and dance performances entertain visitors
On Sunday, the three-day Bong Fest Season 3 in Lucknow came to a close, drawing large crowds eager to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Bengal. Organized by the Bengali Welfare Society at the Badshahnagar Railway Institute ground, the festival offered visitors a chance to indulge in the region's rich cultural heritage.
The highlight of the event was the Bou Bazaar, a dedicated section featuring a wide array of Bengali handicrafts, jewelry, snacks, pickles, and artwork. Visitors explored the stalls, marveling at the intricate tant sarees, classic Bengali sweets like sondesh and bhapa doi, and popular dishes such as Bhetki fish fry, chingri pulao, golbari-style mutton, koraishutir kochuri, and fish cutlets.
In addition to the culinary delights, the festival also featured captivating performances by a folk dance troupe from Kolkata, Mainek er Dalbol, who enthralled the audience with their renditions of 'Bhaagunero Mohi Naaye', 'Kuhu Kuhu', and 'Aaj Phaguner Aago Hi Aaye'. Two child artists also took the stage, showcasing their talent in Assamese-Bengali fusion songs like 'Aaye Brishti Chepe'.
The vibrant atmosphere and the opportunity to immerse in the rich cultural heritage of Bengal left a lasting impression on the visitors. As one attendee, Vandana Das, remarked, "I'm from Kolkata, and enjoying Bengali food and sarees here feels truly mesmerising."
