Tag Archive: Malumghat


BOLI KHELA (WRESTLING)

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June 17, 2012

I HEARD MUSIC AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE SECOND DAY SO I RETURNED TO THE VILLAGE TO SEE THE BOLI KHELA.  This time there were young men wrestling, so the information I had at first was accurate.  They must have decided to also add some bull fighting to give the two day festival some variety.  Here is a description of  the Boli Khela:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boli_Khela

Boli Khela (or Bali Khela) (Bengali: বলীখেলা) is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the Chittagong area. Boli means a powerful person in Bengali, while Khela denotes a game. It is particularly played in the month of Chaitra (March-April in the Bangla Calendar).[1] A festival usually takes place on the 25th of April in the port city Chittagong at the Laldighi Maidan attracts thousands of supporters each year.  Wikipedia

Just Pick Him Up and Carry Him!

Just Pick Him Up and Carry Him!
A Hug and a Grin Before the Match!
Can He be Taken Down?
Making a Move!
Is He Going Down?
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BOLI KELA IN MALUMGHAT

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I HEARD MUSIC AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM A NEARBY VILLAGE and wondered what event was happening.  Several workers told me it was a Boli Kela.  They said it was a wrestling match.  I went to check it out, and lo and behold it was an event where the villagers brought their bulls and tried to get them to fight!  I got some great photos of the action.  One fellow said the fighting was quite tame, as it seemed that the bulls couldn’t quite get into it.

Bengali Watching From Other Side of Fence.
I’m getting out of here!
This Fellow Led the Musicians!
Bugle Faces the Camera Head-on!
Leading Into the “Ring!”
SOME BULLS WERE LED IN WITH THE FANFARE OF THIS MUSICAL GROUP!
Saw Some Action With These Two Bulls!
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MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL IN MALUMGHAT

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ALICE WENT TO THE MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL FOR SOME ROUTINE MEDICAL TESTS.  ALL OUR TESTS WERE NORMAL!

VIEW UPON LEAVING THE HOSPITAL BACK TO THE GUEST HOUSE!
ROAD LEADING BACK TO THE GUEST HOUSE-Generator Shed on Right Side
IN OUR LIVING ROOM
My Sweet Wife of 43 years and I!

This Day is Also Our 43rd Wedding Anniversary!

IN OUR LIVING ROOM

My Sweet Wife of 43 years and I!

 

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EARLY MORNING ACTIVITY IN THE RIVER

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May 26, 2012

A YOUNG LAD FISHING WITH HIS NET

FOUR YOUNG BENGALIS IN THE RIVER!

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BENGALI LADY WALKING ON FOOTPATH BEHIND IRRIGATION DEVICE!

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May 25, 2012

THIS WAS A VIEW FROM THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL COMPOUND at Malumghat, Bangladesh.

Beautiful view with rice paddies in the bakground!

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CAN YOU FIND THE SPOTTED DOVE?

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May 21, 2012

SUNRISE AS SEEN FROM MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL COMPOUND IN MALUMGHAT.

SPOTTED DOVE CATCHING THE EARLY MORNING SUN!

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