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Beyond the black and white borders on maps and petty divides across our thoughts; across religions that fetter and across the poverty that cripples – let the undefeatable human spirit rise. Your song and mine, her tunes and his words- in ethereal harmony across cultures and languages, let one single voice resonate throughout the earth and the heavens. Like a phoenix from the ashes, like the return of the prodigal son, let peace and unity descend on this earth once more and announce the rebirth of the one united indomitable spirit of humanity. Let us promise...let us break free...

DHROOPAD is a Bengali American cultural organization in the greater Washington DC Metro area formed in 2000 with an objective to promote the rich Bengali cultural heritage, and to foster arts and literature as a force that transcends social, cultural and religious barriers and instigate compassion for humanity.

DHROOPAD is comprised of volunteers from the greater Washington DC area, come join the team!

Upcoming Events:

DHROOPAD welcomes you to the 14^th Bangamela, the annual three-day Bengali festival sponsored by the Mid America Bengali Association, Inc (MABA). The culture, the music, the drama, the food, the renowned names, theaspiring faces, the epiphany pf the East and the glamour of the West —all this will be brought together in an effort to enrich ourselves, to guide the toddling feet of our younger generations and introduce them to this heady, warm, Tagoresque landscape of Bengali culture.

Music, dance, drama, and recitation by eminent performers from
India and Bangladesh
Thought provoking seminar on socio-cultural issues
with distinguished panel of guests
Drama competition
North American Bengali Group Performance
Trade fair and
Authentic Bengali food

Visit Bangamela2012 website for updates

Visit the event page on Facebook

Partner / Supporting Organizations Include: Aakaash-Bangla, Bangladesh Center For Community Development (BCCDI) , Channel i, BDESHTV , BDNEWS24.COM, Ekdesh, Frontway, News-Bangla.Com, Prothom-Alo, Radio Bangla DC, Washington Bangla Radio , Windmill Ltd

*Press Releases*

30 July 2011:

Washington DC

Dristipat DC and DHROOPAD organized a 'Concert For Bangladesh - 40th Anniversary Celebration' at DuPont Circle to commemorate Ravi Shankar and George Harrison, among others, who hosted a benefit concert for the refugees fleeing from the war during the Bangladesh independence war in
1971. Watch video footage (courtesy of Voice of America Bangla Services).

12 June 2011:

Springfield, VA

DHROOPAD staged 'Bhul Shwargo' (The Wrong Paradise), a drama based on a short story by Rabindranath Tagore, at an event sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of America Inc. (BAAI). This is the sencond staging of the drama by popular demand. Media reports: News-Bangla.com

RadioBanglaDc.Net

19 February 2011

Washington DC

DHROOPAD participated in 'One World Many Voices'- a celebration of World Languages organized by Dristipat. The event was organized to commemorate the International Mother Language Day.

Glimpses from the event..

15 December 2010

Washington DC

DHROOPAD participated in The Embassy Concert Series for DC Youth organized by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC. more..

Glimpses from the event...

24 October 2010

Washington DC

DHROOPAD participated in the 65th United Nations Birthday celebration organized by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) at the National Geographic Courtyard in Washington DC.

Glimpses from the event...