Category: Bengali Culture & Lifestyle

Bengali Culture And Lifestyle is all about the culturescape of Bengal as well as Kolkata – the city with many heritage architectures, sites and lifestyle practices that have become icons over the years. Along with the colonial buildings, there are different heritage sites like century-old sweet shops and eateries, parks, theatres, serpentine lanes as well as unique lifestyle and cultural practices like Adda and music which have become synonymous with the characteristics of the Kolkatan Bengalis around the world.

In this section, we will write and introspect about this rich heritage which is instrumental in shaping our opinions and thought processes. Bengali Culture & Lifestyle section will share with you the history of the heritage places in Bengal, the personalities whose ideologies inspire us until today, our art and music, the books and films that touch our souls. And also some parenting tips and experiences.

Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Bengali Lifestyle

The 14th Parbon of the Bengalis – The Kolkata Book Fair

According to a recent Hindu article, Kolkata Book fair 2021 may be held in June, once the situation stabilizes. But this isn’t the first time that the event is canceled! In the meanwhile, the districts are organizing mini book fairs for avid readers. But, how fulfilling are they? A Bengali proverb goes like this – “Bangalir Baro Maashey Tero Parbon” which means the Bengalis celebrate … Continue reading The 14th Parbon of the Bengalis – The Kolkata Book Fair

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Happy Birthday Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Bengal's Personalities, Bengali Culture & Lifestyle

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – The Fearless Leader, The Enigma

Feature Image: Souptima Basu During our school days, teachers told us not to mention the death (?) or disappearance (?) year of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose while writing about him. We were pretty young to understand then. But now, we can feel the enigma surrounding him. In this article, however, we are not going to discuss the mystery surrounding Subhash Chandra Bose. Instead, we will … Continue reading Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – The Fearless Leader, The Enigma

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Art & Music, Bengali Culture & Lifestyle

Joydev Kendulir Mela – The fair that celebrates humanity and music

While reading about Joydev Kendulir Mela in one of the essays written by the noted Folk Culture researcher, Late Sudhir Chakravarti, we came across a poem written by Arun Kumar Chakraborty, a regular visitor of this annual fair. The poem describes the Joydev er Mela (shortened as well as popularly referred to) as: “Mariye chhaon pa tene ney holud baliyari Jol perulei kodomkhondi baul ganer … Continue reading Joydev Kendulir Mela – The fair that celebrates humanity and music

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Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Bengali Lifestyle

The Coffee House at College Street

Featured Image: Souptima Basu – A pedestal of cultural heritage of Kolkata When one takes a flight of stairs upward beside Sarada Book Stall, he or she will catch a myriad of sounds and sights all coming from the Coffee House. With the smooth rattling of cups and saucers, there would be people talking, singing, discussing and debating. The staff here still wears the livery … Continue reading The Coffee House at College Street

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Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Parenting Tips And Talks

Household Activities for Kids to Keep them Engaged

Is there any safe and household activity for kids; how to keep kids busy are questions that often asked. So, today, we have shared some simple household activities to keep kids engaged and help in their overall development. When COVID-19 stuck, along with the multiple uncertainties, another concern that cropped up in front of us was keeping kids busy at home. Regardless of their age, … Continue reading Household Activities for Kids to Keep them Engaged

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The Year 2020- KolkataFusion
Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Blogs, Food & Travel in Bengal

Wrapping up the year 2020

The year 2020 hasn’t been the best year for most of us. But, KolkataFusion was the silver lining in our lives. When everything has started falling apart, it gave us the hope to survive – your support gave us the strength to be where we are today! We launched our website, have started investing time, and brain in SEO, exploring new ways to make our … Continue reading Wrapping up the year 2020

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James Prinsep Ghat in Kolkata
Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Places In & Around West Bengal

Princep Ghat of Kolkata – Where History Stands Still

Princep Ghat or Prinsep Ghat, call what you may, is one of the iconic hangout places in Kolkata. The white porch from where you can catch a glimpse of Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu (2nd Hooghly Bridge) and a clear blue sky on looking above has been a popular day out destination among the Kolkatans. Amidst the Coronavirus situation in Kolkata, where we all are searching … Continue reading Princep Ghat of Kolkata – Where History Stands Still

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Joynagar er Moya
Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Places In & Around West Bengal

The Sweetmeats of Bengal – 3: Sweets from the South 24 Parganas district

Come winter, almost all the sweetshops of Kolkata, especially, gets flooded with the ‘Joynagarer Moa.’ Well, a few of us are closely acquainted with the production timeline and taste of the original ‘Joynagarer Moa,’ therefore, doubt the authenticity of those flooding ones. However, the ‘Narkel Sondesh’ is something Kolkata and other parts of Bengal still do not know much about. Made exclusively in Dakshin Barasat, … Continue reading The Sweetmeats of Bengal – 3: Sweets from the South 24 Parganas district

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Eco Park Kolkata Is Open After Lockdown
Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Places In & Around West Bengal

A Day Out in Eco Park Kolkata

It’s quite natural for a few people to feel claustrophobic during this pandemic time as we are following lockdown, social distancing to fight COVID-19. Amidst such a crisis, the news of Eco Park Kolkata opening after lockdown is a real breather. Those who are really looking forward to breathing fresh air by escaping to greenery with kids and families for a while can take a … Continue reading A Day Out in Eco Park Kolkata

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Jungle Stories with Tim the Tortoise
Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Book, Film & Product Reviews

Jungle Stories With Tim The Tortoise – Book Review

Kids are always fascinated by stories, short or long. They love to listen to or read them. Not only they, we, as parents, too, love to read out bedtime stories for our kids. However, writing stories for children isn’t an easy task for sure! One cannot write kids’ stories unless the author is passionate about reading and loving the children’s world. That is the reason … Continue reading Jungle Stories With Tim The Tortoise – Book Review

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