Bangladesh Student Alliance

Bangladesh Students’ Alliance’s Shoroter Mela celebrates the fall spirit

By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On October 25, the SFU Bangladesh Students’ Alliance (BSA) celebrated the fall season with a Shoroter Mela event in the Student Union Building ballroom. In Bengali, Shoroter Mela translates to “autumn fair.” The cultural event featured traditional Bangladeshi street food, fair games, vendor stalls, live music, and performances. Attendees also came dressed in traditional attire. In Bangladesh, both rural villages and cities alike host over 5,000 festive fairs or “melas” throughout the year. A Shoroter Mela, in particular, is a seasonal fair that’s held during Sharat, the autumn period that lasts between Bhadra and Ashvin…

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