The programme is an annual festival marking International Cultural Awareness month designated by the US Department of State. The ‘Open House’ programme included display of Bangladesh’s handicrafts, tourism destinations and historical places. The visitors showed keen interest in Bangladeshi traditional cuisine and the three- wheel rickshaw while youngsters were caught up in the henna demonstration, the embassy said. Visitors of all ages—men, women and children-- joined the “Open House” programmes at different embassies organised in collaboration with Cultural Tourism DC, a Washington-based nonprofit organisation, showcasing cultural diversity through various events. This is the 11th consecutive year Bangladesh has participated in the ‘Open House’ programme.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2018 12:45 UTC