Upcoming Events:
September 18, 2010
Harris Theatre, GMU, Fairfax, VA
Rabindra and Nazrul Joyonti 2010
DHROOPAD will commemorate the two Bangali literary giants, Rabindranath Thhakur (Tagore) and Kazi Nazrul Islam, in a contemplatively planned event on September 18, 2010. The two-part event consists of a Drama, Bhul Swargo (The Wrong Paradise), based on a short story written by Tagore and a musical sketch, Nazrul O Prem, featuring love in Nazrul's writings.
Press Release:
July 02, 2010
DHROOPAD in partnership with the Bangladesh Center for Community Development, Inc participated at the Smithsonian Asian Folklife Festival, "an international exposition of living cultural heritage annually produced outdoors on the National Mall of the United States in Washington, D.C., by the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage."
June 09, 2010
DHROOPAD performed live music at the Asia Society annual awards reception at the Ritz Carlton, Washington DC. Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, accepted the Public Policy Award on behalf of the US Armed Forces. Other honorees were Mr. Dan Kong, Chairman of CITIC Group, for International Business; Mr. John Chambers, Chairman & CEO of Cisco Systems, for Global Leadership; Ms. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, State Minister of Women and Children Affairs of Bangladesh, for Humanitarian Service.
May 07, 2010: Washington DC
DHROOPAD Performed, 'Bangladesh: Life and Dances' at the Asian Dance and Music Festival, organized by the Asian American Music Society in celebration of the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month at the George Masson Univeristy Concert Hall on May 6th and at the Kennedy-Center Millenium Stage on May 7th.
March 13, 2010: Manassas, VA
DHROOPAD organized a unique concert on 'Confluence of Raagas on Rabindra Sangeet'. More...
February 21, 2010: Washington DC
DHROOPAD Participated in 'One World, Many Voices: A Celebration of World Languages' organized by Dristipat DC in Washington DC.
Dec 16, 2009: Washington DC DHROOPAD particpiated in a cultural show organized by the Embassy of Bangladesh in commemoration of the 38th Victory Day of Bangladesh.
Nov 06, 2009: Washington DC DHROOPAD, in collaboration with the Embassy of Bangladesh, Washington DC, presented 'Life and Dances', a collection of dances depicting life in Bangadesh, at the US Department of States. The event was organized by the Association of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW)
October 03, 2009: Rockville, Maryland
DHROOPAD presented 'Life and Dance', a collection of dances depicting life in Bangladesh, at the SAMHATI annual fund raising event; SAMHATI helps destitute women and children in Bangldesh.
May 09, 2009: Richmond, VA
DHROOPAD presented Colors of Bangladesh at the 12th Annual Asian American Celebration, 'The Art Of Asia Comes Alive', at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, VA on May 09, 2009.
April 18, 2009: Burke, VA
DHROOPAD presented 'Baishakhi Aabahon' at the 'Pahela Baishakh' 1416 celebration organized by BAAI.
July 05, 2008: Toronto, Canada
DHROOPAD performed 'Nazrul, ever alive in our conscience' at the NABC 2008 (www.nabc2008.com) in Toronto, ON, Canada.
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May 24, 2008: Shady Groove, MD
DHROOPAD performed 'Nazrul, ever alive in our conscience' at the 11th North America Nazrul Conference at the Universities at Shady Grove, MD.
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May 17, 2008: Washington DC
-DHROOPAD Performed at the Embassy of Bangladesh during the Information and Cultural Exchange event on May 17, 2008 participated by 76 Embassies in Washington DC.
- DHROOPAD perfomed at the AABEA (American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects) Annual Friends and Family Night at the Universities at Shady Grove, MD.
March 29, 2008: Potomac, Maryland
DHROOPAD performed 'Freedom', a tale by the post liberation generation of Bangladesh as they cherish the proud history, bravery, and resilience of their ancestors. The event was organized by the Bangladesh Association of America, Inc at Potomac Community Center, MD on the occassion of the 37th Independence Day of Bangladesh.
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Dec 16, 2007: Washington DC
DHROOPAD performed at the Embassy Of Bangladdesh, Washington DC, on the occassion of Bangladesh Victory Day Celebration on Dec 16, 2007.
Nov 17, 2007: Fairfax, VA
Another triumphant performance of Shojon Badiar Ghat on November 16, 2007 at the Harris Theatre of George Mason University, VA to help raise funds for the recent flood victims of the Bangladesh. The fund raising event included a Walk-A-Thon (sponsored by Verizon) followed by the show. Our profound gratitude and sincere thanks to all the supporters and donors; more than 25 thousand dollars were raised (with 10 thousand dollar matching funds from Verizon), all of which will go to the recent flood and cyclone victims in Bangladesh.
DHROOPAD would also like to thank the event organizing partners ORCA-USA, Bengali Patriots, 71er Golpo, and all the volunteers for their relentless and altruistic support.