BD Mariners gathering in New Orleans, USA: Nov29~Dec1, 2013

Announcement for the gathering: Bismillahir Rahamanir Rahim
“Bangladesh Mariners Get Together at New Orleans, LA”
Nov 30- Dec 01, 2013
“You and your family are cordially invited.”

November 29, 2013, Friday: Guest Arrival.

Dinner will be at C/E Mr. Monirul Islam (4th Batch) house at 36 Madera Ct., Kenner, LA 70065.
Time: 07:00 PM.

November 30, 2013, Saturday:
DAY PROGRAM: New Orleans City Tour…(to be done individually). All assistance and guidance will be provided by local mariners. Some famous city places are…French Quarter, River Cruise, Aquariums, Insectariums, Audubon Zoo, City Park and Swamp Tour.
NIGHT PROGRAM; Venue: Woodlake Community Center, 82 Sequoia Street, Kenner, LA 70065-1068.
PROGRAM ANCHOR: Sumaita Choudhury & Anusha Hasan
06:00 PM: Guest arrival at Venue (Please be on time).
06:15 PM: Quran Telwat..Aaosaf (Son of Capt. Jamal Hossain)
06:15 PM: Bangladesh National Anthem.
06:30-07:00PM: Mariners Familiarization
07:00-08:00PM: Speech by our some honorable mariners.
a) 07:00-07:10 PM: C/E Mr. Monirul Islam& C/E Mr. Dehlvi Syed: Electric Propulsion and Marine engine.
b) 07:10-07:20 PM: Capt. Khairul Anam: Dangers of Leaving or Boarding ship at sea.
c) 07:20-07:30 PM: C/E Mr. AKM Humayun Kabir: Marine Circulars.
d) 07:30-07:40 PM: C/E Mr. Abdul M. Waziullah: Speech for the new generation.
08:00-09:00 PM: Dinner
09:00-11:00 PM: Cultural Show:
a) Deshattobodhok Gaan (Dhono Dhanne Pushpe Bhora) by our kids and fellow mariners.
b) Songs (two)…Capt. Khairul Anam
c) Songs (two)…Sumaita Choudhury (Daughter of Capt. Farhad Choudhury)
d) Bharat Nattyam…Farin (daughter of C/E Mr. Tajul Islam Bhyuian)
e) Songs (two)…Capt. Shankar Pandey
f) Speech…Abrar Iqbal (son of C/E Mr. Shahin Iqbal)
g) Songs (two)…Nahin (Daughter of C/E Mr. Tajul Islam Bhyuian)
h) Song (one)…Molly Pandey (Wife of Capt. Shankar Pandey)
i) Marshall Arts…Saira & Raquina (Daughters of C/E Mr. Abdul M. Waziullah)
j) Dance…Yasha/Anusha/Zayesha (Daughters of Capt. Hasan Quddus)
k) Songs (two)…Capt. Khairul Anam.
l) Story Telling….Tazwar Iqbal (Son of C/E Mr. Shahin Iqbal)
m) Choir Performance..Tashfia Kabir (Daughter of C/E Mr. AKM Humayun Kabir)
n) Songs (two)…Sumaita
11:00PM: Gift Distributions.
Dance: All our kids will participate.
MUSICAL BACK UP:
a) Guitar: C/E Dipankar
b) Tabla: Mr. Samrat & Mr. Ratan
c) Sound Systems: Mr. Pradip Roy

December 1, 2013, Sunday 10:30AM
Sunday Morning: Outdoor picnic and Barbeque at Fontainebleau State Park, Pavilion: Type-3, 62883 Louisiana 1089, Mandeville, LA 70443. (45 minutes from New Orleans). You will also get experience in driving on world 2nd longest (24 mile) Causeway Bridge. This park has a beach and fountain playground for kids.
There will be different activities like; sports, game, fun, songs, kite competition etc.
Sunday evening 4:00PM: All guests will depart.
Organizing Committee CONVENER: C/E Mr. Monirul Islam (4th Batch)…504-333-5004
For Louisiana; Capt. Shankar Pandey (10th Batch)….504-371-2414, Capt. Farhad Choudhury (14th Batch)….504-201-3777 Capt. Jamal Hossain (27th Batch)….504-908-2704
Contact Email ID: hm_jamal@yahoo.com
For Houston; Capt. Hasan Quddus (14th Batch)….713-299-2864, C/E Mr. Dehlvi Syed (15th Batch)….(281-221-8356) C/E Mr. Tajul Islam Bhy…(832-273-2523)
Contact Email ID: hasanqudus@gmail.com