[ALOCHONA] Dhroopad Drama on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 8:00 PM

Bangladesh 2007 Flood Relief, Reconstruction &
Rehabilitation Fundraising Event

DHROOPAD, ORCA-USA,

Bengali Patriot & 71 er Golpo

Present

  Shojon Badiar Ghat

The drama is based on Polli Kobi Jasim Uddin's Poetic Novel, Shojon Badiar Ghat.
Stage Adaptation, Music, and Direction by Anutosh Saha
(The presentation includes unique combination of ballads of bucolic Bengali songs, vibrant choreography, and theatrics.)
Friday, November 16, 2007 at 8:00 PM

Harris Theatre, George Mason University

The Center for Arts, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 220

Purpose of the show:

·         More than 40% of the country with 48 out of 64 districts was flooded this year.

·         10 million people affected with more than 300 dead

·         Nearly a million houses were fully or partially destroyed

The receding flood brings the painful starvation and death in Northern Bangladesh. The annual food crisis or "Monga" season (this annual famine is so common that it has been given a name by the locals, the Monga) hits thousands of rural workers following the harvest period as they suffer acute unemployment which leads to food insecurity. This year after two successive floods, the victims are bracing for yet more misery. As water level drops, so does the help needed for their survival. The northwestern region is usually hit the hardest causing a widespread displacement of people in search of work. We pledge to be with them, the flood and Monga stricken people, this October to March to save a few lives. All of the proceeds from this event will go to the flood stricken victims of the 2007 flood in Bangladesh. All donations are tax deductible.  Tickets are required for each person over 6 years old. The donation amounts are available in the denomination of $50, $25 and $10.  If you wish to sponsor the event or donate a larger amount, please contact any one of the organizers listed below.

The seating is based on first come first serve principle.

 

 

Proceeds from the show:

One Hundred percentages (100%) of the proceeds will go directly to the victims. How do we do it? We do it with the unique partnership between an alumni association (ORCA - Old Rajshahi Cadets Association) with its all volunteer force of 1500 able bodies on the ground in Bangladesh, a cultural organization (Dhroopad) that brings art, beauty and truth in multi layered, rich and vibrant form, a student association (Bengali Patriot), with access to facilities and logistical support in Virginia and a historical society (71 er Golpo) that educates and informs the new generation about our national struggle and sacrifices lest we should ever forget. Please visit our sites, http://www.dhroopad.org  and http://www.orcausa.org for more information on who we are and what we do.

ORCA reached the remotest regions of the country, where it seems everyone has forgotten about those with no voices and no resources. During the aftermath of the last major flood, we built shelters for more than 200 families. We have already distributed emergency relief worth more than 10 lakh Taka to the victims. We are now rebuilding their homes and giving them an opportunity to sustain themselves with innovative programs like Rickshaw Donation and vocational trainings.

Please Note:

We plan to start the show sharp at 8:00 PM.  We respectfully request all to be seated by then to help us avoid any potential disruptions during the show. Finding parking and your way to the theatre may take some time.

We thank you for your understanding and support.  

For tickets and more information please contact: 

 Karuna Chowdhury: 703.404.8246, Tinku Saha: 301.916.7919,  Inam Haque: 571.238.9656, Dipu: 703.403.1275, Raja: 301.873.1440, Dipok: 443.865.2591, Gorki: 571.228.6055, Nitu: 302-740-9972, Anjan: 571-230-8108 

e-mail: dhroopad@dhroopad.org

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