Sylheti/Festival

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

Overview edit

Historical Background edit

Major Sylheti Festivals edit

Significance edit

Celebrations edit

Vesak edit

Puja edit

Eid edit

Special Foods edit

Cultural Programs edit

Pitha Utsab (Rice Cake Festival) edit

Rice Cake Varieties edit

Preparation edit

Rosh Mela edit

Religious Significance edit

Observance edit

Lesser-Known Sylheti Festivals edit

Sylheti Folk Festivals edit

Family and Community Celebrations edit

Festivals in the Sylheti Diaspora edit

Cultural Exchanges edit

Festival Attire and Decorations edit

Traditional Clothing edit

Decorations and Ornaments edit

Traditional Foods and Recipes edit

Sylheti Cuisine during Festivals edit

Recipes edit

Music and Dance edit

Traditional Music edit

Dance Forms edit

Contemporary Celebrations edit

Modern Adaptations edit

Social Media and Festivals edit

Preservation of Sylheti Festivals edit

Challenges edit

Efforts to Preserve Traditions edit