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Bangladeshis Community in Hamilton | General Information about Bangladesh

Bangladeshis Community in Hamilton

  • Population in Hamilton:

    Many thousands

  • History of immigration:

    Immigration to Canada started approximately 60 years ago.

  • Major Languages:

    Bangla is a distinctive language with its own ornate script, subtle sounds and rich poetic tradition. There are 57 letters in the Bangla alphabet.

  • Major Religions:

    Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.

Common Foods

Pee quorma Pee quorma Jambalaya Jambalaya Meal Meal Rice and chickpeas Rice and chickpeas Samosas Samosas

"Fish plus rice equals Bengali," according to one proverb, Typical foods are rice, fish, meat, eggs and lentils.

Traditional Clothing

Most Bangladeshi women wear a sari, a colorful five-meter length of fabric, which they drape into a flowing robe. The sari goes over a petticoat and short blouse. Some choose the salwar kameez, a long tunic worn over loose trousers. Clothing for men consists of Kurta (cotton shirt) Dhoti (skirt like garment). Children's clothing is the same as that of the adults.

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Art and Culture

  • Major sport activities:

    Cricket

  • Art Festivals:

    Bangladeshi festivals are called a melas. People from all traditions including Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian join the celebrations. Melas happen at harvest times, fairs and weddings.

  • Theatre:

    Indian theatre productions are usually on religious topics, such as the Ramayana or the Srimad Bhagavatam.

  • Literature:

    Bangladeshis love poetry and are proud of their best known poets.

  • Music:

    Music of all kinds is popular in Bangladesh and each form has its own distinct flavor. There is classical music, devotional music, and more.

  • Bangladeshis Community in Hamilton:

  • Ethnic businesses in Hamilton:

    restaurants and stores.

  • Major occupations of the community's members:

    Engineers, scientists, accountants and doctors.

  • Areas of residence of the community's members in Hamilton:

    East Hamilton and Stoney Creek.

  • Musical instruments:

    The bamboo flute is popularly played

General Information about Bangladesh

  • Location:

    Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India

  • Climate:

    Tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October)

  • Capital City:

    Dhaka

  • Celebrations:

    Mount Arafat Day - 1 February, Eid-ul-Adha - 2 February, El am Hejir New Year - 22 February, Ashura-Muharram - 2 March, Noruz - 21 March, Loss of Muslim Nation - 28 April, Labor Day - 1 May, Prophet's Anniversary - 2 May, Vesak - 2 June, Independence Day - 19 August, Pachtun's Day - 31 August, End of Ramadan - 14 November.

  • Holidays:

    Martyrs' Day - February 21, Independence Day - March 26, Victoria Day - December 16, Good Friday, Easter, Christmas - December 25, Boxing Day - December 26, Eid - Muslin holidays that fall 11 days earlier than the previous year, Durga Puja - the most important holiday for Bangladesh's Hindu, Ramadan - the joyous holiday at the end of Ramadan is Eid- al-Fitr

  • Major Languages:

    The Indian constitution recognizes 23 official languages. Hindi and English are used by the Union Government of India.

  • National Symbols:

    The National Flag The National Flag

    The national flag is bottle green in color bearing a red circle on the body of the green. The red circle has a radius of one fifth of the length of the flag. Its center is placed on the middle of the perpendicular drawn from the nine twentieth part of the flag. Symbolism: The green background color: symbolizes the greenery of Bangladesh with its vitality and youthfulness. The red disc: represents the rising sun and the sacrifice the people made to obtain independence.

  • National anthem:

    Amar Shonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal)listen

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