Dear Community Members.
Dreaming is easy. Acting on the dream is harder. Recognising that dream is a journey.
Last Saturday, 24 February 2018, BAAWA embarked on its journey to secure State (WA) recognition of 21st February as the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) with a solemn multicultural performance from Bangladeshi, Nepalese and Tamil Association of WA.
It gave us hope and confidence when Hon. Paul Papalia CSC, MLA, Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests stated in WA Parliament that he will attend the BAAWA IMLD celebration 2018 and assured BAAWA of McGowan Government support in all future IMLD initiatives.
And when Kim Ellwood, Executive Director, Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) delays her attendance of her best friend’s wedding to join the program and sends a ‘Join Group’ request to the BAAWA Facebook page first thing today, we realise that our journey probably won’t be a long one.
The event was full of hope and respect. The program was a tribute to the language martyrs of Bangladesh and highlighted the importance of preserving mother tongue in a multilingual and multicultural context.
My heartfelt thanks and deep respect to all the participants and the organizers:
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Leo, Joyoti, Elora, Bisshay, Shohi, Mehnaj, Manha, Navin, Orvin, Navin, Ramin, Nihan, Naira and Bela of Pathshala Bangla School. Thanks Sharifa for coordinating this performance and Professor Abu Siddique for guidance and support.
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Kingshuk, Nupur, and Sangeta for ‘Ekusher Kobitamala’
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Amit and Swarna for ‘Sundor Suborno’
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Surjo and Shaouli for ‘Folk fusion’
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Ananyna, Nashfa, Shreya, Millenium, Naila and Arusa and their mentors Borna and Arani for the professionally presented Parliamentary Debate.
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Shormi and Yasin for ‘O amar Bangla ma tor’
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Arka, Bisshay, Shiam and Mehnaj for the short play ‘Sroddha Nirontor’. Thanks to Sharmistha Saha for the script and direction of this short play.
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Vairabi Music School for the song ‘Amra Bangalee’ and Sangeet Academy for ‘O Amar Desher Mati’
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MC Avishek, Israt and Prithula for beautifully keeping the flow of the program.
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Stage Managers Partha, Pasha, Anup and Shormi for their hard work behind the curtains.
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Amit for sound control, Kingshuk for projector, Bapi for video and Anonto for photography.
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Raj, Nupur, Laovely, Sharmishtha, Amit and Shaouli for providing rehearsal venues and support.
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Biswojit Bose for his invaluable support with the replica Shaheed Minar.
And Tanmoy Deb Nath (BAAWA CS), my profound gratitude to you and your team for another unblemished program!
Thanks to each member of BAAWA EC for delivering yet another flawless BAAWA event.
Dear Community Members, thanks so much for attending the event and support BAAWA's initiative to secure State (WA) recognition of 21 February as the IMLD.
See you all on next BAAWA sponsored event (Natok) 'The Missing Dad' (to be staged by Bangla Theatre) on Saturday, 24 March 2018 at the Nexus Theatre, Murdoch University.
Warm regards
Syed Muzaffar Ahmed
GS
BAAWA Inc.
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BAAWA CALENDAR OF EVENTS (GENERAL & CULTURAL) – 2017-18
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Event
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Day & Date
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Venue
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Drama (Natok)
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Saturday, 24/03/18
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Nexus Theatre
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Bangladesh Fair (Banglar Mela)
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Sunday, 15/04/18
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Edinburgh Oval South, Curtin University
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Community Reunion
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Saturday, 23/06/18
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Kardinya Community Hall
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Annual Cultural Program
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Saturday, 25/08/18
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Rixon Theatre, Penrhos College
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Annual General Meeting
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Saturday, 15/09/18
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South Perth Community Centre
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BAAWA CALENDAR OF EVENTS (SPORTS) – 2017-18
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Event
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Day & Date/Month
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Venue
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BAAWA President XI vs BAAWA GS XI – 2nd Cricket Match
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3 March 2018
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Thornlie Oval
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BAAWA Indoor Games (Men & Children- Phase 1)
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March 2018
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TBA
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BAAWA Annual Badminton Tournament
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March 2018
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TBA
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BAAWA Indoor Games (Men – Phase 2)
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April 2018
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TBA
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Soccer matches with Common Goal Youth Academy
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July/August 2018
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TBA
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Soccer practice (adults and children above 12 yrs)
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Throughout the year
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Canning Vale Oval
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