Where are you from? That question is possibly the most familiar chorus I’ve heard my entire life. From people all over this country to those who speak my mother tongue. My question is where do I start? The early days when my khaki wrapped the shari around me and adorned me with gold necklaces biggerContinue reading “Ami Bangali (I am Bengali)”
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Bangla: Amader Bhasha, Amader Ohongkar (In honor of Ekushey February/International Mother Language Day)
Growing up, I would have other South Asians ask me the strangest questions. Do I speak Hindi/Urdu? If not, why don’t I learn? So in honor of Ekushey February also International Mother Language Day declared in 1999 by UNESCO in recognition of those who fought and died to speak Bangla, this post is my response.Continue reading “Bangla: Amader Bhasha, Amader Ohongkar (In honor of Ekushey February/International Mother Language Day)”
The Bengali Belle 