Basic Info.
What is the main language spoken in Bangladesh?
Bengali/Bangla
How many events are typically at Bengali weddings?
4 or 5 (Gaye Holud, Nikkah, Reception, Bou Bhaath)
This golden paste is applied to brighten and bless the couple.
What is turmeric
Who is the current president of BSA?
Firouze
What is the National Anthem of Bangladesh
“Amar Shonar Bangla” by Rabindranath Tagore
Who were last year's mock bride and groom?
Samarah and Ankur
Who was the president of BSA last year?
Samia
What is the national animal of Bangladesh
Royal Bengal Tiger
When is Ekushe February (Mother Language Day)
February 21st
What is the literal meaning of Gaye Holud
Turmeric on the body
What are BSA's two biggest events of the school year?
Mock Gaye Holud and Mother Language Day Show
Puffed-rice snack with mustard oil and chilies that’s a hit at Holuds
Jhalmuri
“Father of the Nation,” first President and later Prime Minister.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
What are the main days of celebration in Bangladesh? (Name two)
Pohela Boishak, Ekushee February, Independence Day, Durga Puja, Eid Al-adha, Eid-al-fitr
The most common color theme for the bride’s outfit.
Yellow
What is the next event for BSA?
BSA Headshots (Sep 23 and 25)
Which country is the main import partner of Bangladesh?
China
The monument honoring the Language Movement martyrs
Shaheed Minar
Which language has the largest influence on modern Bengali's?
Sanskrit
What is Marigold in Bengali
genda phool
Name every board member and director on BSA
Firouze-president, Adrita-IVP, Araana-EVP, Sadia-Treasurer, Nilima-Secretary, Aditi-Historian,
Shayan and Raiqa-Events, Najli and Lopa- Outreach, Reanna-Multimedia, MGH- Samarah and Janvi, Choreo-Prithika