SLC33-W5: My Community, My Story – Festivals, Culture & Traditions

Steemian Friends,
Today, I will participate in a challenge of @josepha brother in the Steemit Challenge 33, week 05. The name of the challenge is SLC33-W5: My Community, My Story – Festivals, Culture & Traditions. I hope everyone likes my writing.

Thumbnail Photo(Traditional Mango Fair)

What is the name of the culture, festival, or tradition that is celebrated in your community? Tell us where it usually takes place and share the Google Map, Steematlas, and Google Plus location.

Mango Fair, when I hear the name, the image of juicy, sweet, and fragrant mangoes of various varieties comes to my mind. A lot of mangoes are produced in different regions of our country. Every year, different varieties of mangoes are brought from those mango-producing regions to the capital, Dhaka, and the fair is organized. This time, I am very happy to have the opportunity to go to the mango fair. So I want to share my travel experience with everyone today. The fair is held in the Dhanmondi area of ​​the capital, Dhaka, for three months every year. Numerous people buy different varieties of mangoes here on their way to and from. I have shown the location of the fair below through the Steem-atlas pin code.

Traditional Mango Fair

Yesterday afternoon, my friend and I went to the mango fair held in the upscale area of ​​Dhanmondi, Dhaka. As soon as we reached the fair, we could smell the sweet aroma of mangoes all around us. After entering, we saw rows of stalls. Each stall had different varieties of fresh mangoes. Some stalls had big mangoes, while others had small and beautiful mangoes. Overall, the atmosphere of the fair was quite lively. Each mango stall had a name and price.

Traditional Rajshahi's Chosha Mango

At the fair, I saw the famous mangoes from different regions of Bangladesh. Various varieties of mangoes, including Gopalbhog, Langra, Himsagar, Amrapali, Fazli, and Khirsapat from Rajshahi, were available there. Some stalls also had mangoes, pickles, and various foods made from mangoes. The sellers had arranged the mangoes very beautifully. Buyers were also busy buying their favorite mangoes. You can see the mango fair in the pictures and videos I shared.

Traditional Sun Egg Mango

Traditional Sun Egg Mango	per kg	550 Taka(Local)	114 Steem
Traditional Rajshahi's Chosha Mango	per kg	320 Taka(Local)	66 Steem
Traditional banana mango	per kg	550 Taka(Local)	114 Steem

I enjoyed tasting different varieties of mangoes the most. Each variety of mango has a different taste. Some are very sweet, some are a little stringy, and some are very fragrant and juicy. I bought a few mangoes and ate them with my family. The joy of eating mangoes at the fair with my friends has been one of the most memorable moments of the trip for me. Besides, seeing different varieties of mangoes was the most fascinating thing for me.

Traditional banana mango

Not only did I get to buy and sell mangoes at the fair, but I also learned a lot about the diversity of agriculture and mango cultivation in Bangladesh. My respect for farmers from different districts of the country grew as I realized how hard they work to produce mangoes. Such fairs allow farmers to showcase their produce directly to buyers. Although the price of mangoes was a bit high, they were formalin-free.

Weight scale

Finally, after buying some mangoes, we set off for home. On the way back, it seemed that going to the mango fair is not just about shopping or sightseeing; it is also a great opportunity to get acquainted with the agriculture, traditions, and diverse fruits of our country. The joyful time spent with friends and the experience of various flavors of mangoes will remain in my mind for a long time. If I get the chance, I would like to go to the mango fair again.

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In your community, why is this festival or tradition important to your community?

Mango Fair is an important festival and tradition in our community. It is not just a place to buy and sell mangoes, but also a beautiful event to showcase the country's agriculture, culture, and local heritage. Farmers from different regions bring different varieties of mangoes. In this, we can learn about the diversity of local mangoes and understand the value of the farmers' hard work. Apart from having fun with family and friends, this fair encourages us to use local products.

What activities do they like: music, dance, food, ritual, clothing, etc.

People mostly like to taste and buy different varieties of mangoes at the mango fair. Many people visit the fair with their family members and friends and enjoy mangoes, pickles, and various foods made from mangoes. If there are songs and dances of indigenous culture at the fair, visitors also enjoy them. Besides, it is a pleasure for people to come to the fair in beautiful clothes, take pictures, and visit various stalls.

Tell us what you enjoy the most about the tradition or celebration.

The thing I enjoy most at the mango fair is seeing different varieties of mangoes, tasting them, and buying the ones I like for my family. I really enjoy seeing so many different types of mangoes at once. I especially enjoy the experience of tasting Himsagar, Langra, Gopalbhog, and Amrapali. I also really enjoyed the moments of walking around the fair with my family members, eating mangoes, and taking pictures. The most enjoyable part was learning about the hard work of mangoes and farmers from different parts of the country.

Share with us how it brings people together in your community, and tell us if you would recommend visitors experience it and why?

Mango fairs provide an opportunity for our community to enjoy themselves together. Families, friends, and acquaintances come together to the fair, see different varieties of mangoes, taste them, and buy their favourite ones. This increases joy and interaction among everyone. I would definitely recommend visitors to enjoy this fair. Because not only do you get delicious mangoes here, but you also get to know about mangoes from different regions of the country, the hard work of farmers, and our agricultural heritage.

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