Page 16 - IN Diplomacy Annual 2017

Bangladesh & Singapore
A Journey Hand in Hand
Text and photos by Bangladesh High Commission, Singapore
Singapore and Bangladesh have been enjoying warm relations over
forty-five years since the establishment of diplomatic ties in February enthralling cultural evening titled Rhymes and Rhythm from the Hills
1972. Bangladesh High Commission attaches high importance to
this relation strengthened with interactions and initiatives at various their dances, the artists beautifully depicted the lifestyle of the ethnic
governmental and private levels within the ambit of economic, political
and cultural cooperation. To this end, the High Commission organizes and
facilitates various programs in Singapore all year round including business
meetings, cultural performances and exchange of High Level visits.
East Meets East: Culture that Matters
In July 2017, Bangladesh High Commission in Singapore organized a
cultural program titled Bangladesh Soiree at Singapore Chinese Cultural
Centre. Renowned singers and dancers from Bangladesh performed to an
audience of local and foreign guests, offering the audience a taste of Bengali
culture and tradition.
16 IN Diplomacy Annual 2017 www.indiplomacy.com
In November 2017, Bangladesh High Commission hosted another
by artists from the ethnic minority communities of Bangladesh. Through
minorities of Bangladesh and their long cultural heritage.
Both the events were a highly successful showcase and projection of
the rich Bangladeshi culture to a culturally vibrant Singaporean local
and foreign audience, and could draw a large audience comprising
of diplomats, government officials, representatives of different
organizations, business bodies and expatriate Bangladeshis. The
audiences deeply appreciated the peaceful and cultural coexistence
of the people of different castes, languages and beliefs in Bangladesh,
attesting to the social harmony and colourful lifestyle of the people of
the country.