Dhaka:The Artist Club Ltd. is set to celebrate its first anniversary with an 11-day festival starting from November 11, marking a significant cultural milestone with the fusion of French and Bangladeshi opera. A press briefing held at the Pearl Hall Room, Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, announced the celebration.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the press briefing was attended by key figures including Sujit Mustafa, President of The Artist Club Ltd., Prof. Dr. A. H. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Chief Coordinator of the 1st Anniversary Celebration Committee, and Mr. Frédéric INZA, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of France in Bangladesh. The event also saw participation from Singer Mahfuzar Rahman of the Dhaka University Cultural Foundation and Olivier Loreaux, Director of Food and Beverage at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka.
Prof. Dr. A. H. M. Mustafizur Rahman expressed gratitude to the media and outlined the festival's itinerary, highlighting The Artist Club's mission to foster young talent in Bangladesh. Established three years ago, the club has hosted over 200 'Friday Musical Performance' episodes and is now launching three major programs for the anniversary. These include a national art competition, a 10-day Ethnic and Folk Music Festival, and a grand closing ceremony featuring a fusion of Bangladeshi and French opera.
The opera event will feature renowned French artists Véronique Pain and Fabrice Maître, performing live in Dhaka under the patronage of the French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet. The French Embassy has pledged full support for this cultural exchange, emphasizing the importance of bilateral cultural diplomacy between France and Bangladesh.
Sujit Mustafa shared insights into the club's founding vision and expressed gratitude to partners, including the French Embassy and Hotel InterContinental Dhaka. He called for more support from corporate houses and cultural organizations to promote artistic initiatives. The briefing concluded with an interactive Q&A session and refreshments.