Bangladesh red, yellow, and white

Bangladesh? I'm pretty sure you know when you hear Bangladesh what it is and who they are. We were invited to attend their new years celebration this past weekend. A couple of friends joined in on the celebration. When we arrived one of the police officers thought we were lost and was going to help direct us out of the street. When we said we were trying to find parking he just had a whatever floats your boat kind of head shake look. It was more strange to walk upon the crowd of people and be the only Mexican and white person there. We got those crazy but are they really here looks.

We sat towards the back didn't really know what to expect. Felt like being in a whole other country. It was quite interesting their colors for the new years were red, yellow, and white. We didn't wear Indian dresses but after looking at those beautiful dresses I told myself I wish I had. The crowd was filled with pretty red colors. The designs all uniquely made. The new years was celebrated with singing and dancing. They also released red and white balloons. Through the festivities they had vendors selling their clothing and jewelry. Didn't try all their foods but what I did taste was delicious. One thing that bothered me was that while they were playing their music no one danced just witnessed it on stage. I'm used to seeing people dance with the people on stage. Everyone was really friendly. Made us feel part of them. Well almost for the fact that they would sit next to Heather just to look at her. They would look at her and grin.

We actually enjoyed our selves. Learned a little about a culture that I never thought I'd get this far with. Plan on doing it again when we get invited just hope to have a dress this time. If you ever get the opportunity to experience another culture do it. Since we tried a little something to eat we will be going to an Indian restaurant and further our tastes buds. Keep in mind their foods are spicy so I'm going to take the mild side.



papdi chaat

samosas

seekh kabab

When we were leaving a car approached us.  A lady on the passenger side rolled her window down and asked if we had came from the festivities. Heather said "yes." She then asked if we liked it. Heather said" yes we enjoyed it." We had to throw in that the food was delicious. She then said "thank you for learning our culture."