Sylheti/Festival
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Sylheti festivals are an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the East Asia and the Sylheti diaspora around the world. This Wikibook page aims to explore and document the various festivals celebrated in the Sylheti culture, their significance, traditions, and how they are observed.
Introduction to Sylheti Culture[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Major Sylheti Festivals[edit | edit source]
Significance[edit | edit source]
Celebrations[edit | edit source]
Vesak[edit | edit source]
Puja[edit | edit source]
Eid[edit | edit source]
Special Foods[edit | edit source]
Cultural Programs[edit | edit source]
Pitha Utsab (Rice Cake Festival)[edit | edit source]
Rice Cake Varieties[edit | edit source]
Preparation[edit | edit source]
Rosh Mela[edit | edit source]
Religious Significance[edit | edit source]
Observance[edit | edit source]
Lesser-Known Sylheti Festivals[edit | edit source]
Sylheti Folk Festivals[edit | edit source]
Family and Community Celebrations[edit | edit source]
Festivals in the Sylheti Diaspora[edit | edit source]
Cultural Exchanges[edit | edit source]
Festival Attire and Decorations[edit | edit source]
Traditional Clothing[edit | edit source]
Decorations and Ornaments[edit | edit source]
Traditional Foods and Recipes[edit | edit source]
Sylheti Cuisine during Festivals[edit | edit source]
Recipes[edit | edit source]
Music and Dance[edit | edit source]
Traditional Music[edit | edit source]
Dance Forms[edit | edit source]
Contemporary Celebrations[edit | edit source]
Modern Adaptations[edit | edit source]
Social Media and Festivals[edit | edit source]
Preservation of Sylheti Festivals[edit | edit source]
Challenges[edit | edit source]
Efforts to Preserve Traditions[edit | edit source]
Further Reading[edit | edit source]
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