A visit to Lalon Mela-(Fairs of weed)

in hive-111293 •  3 years ago  (edited)

I know the title sounds a bit strange but that's true.Lalon was a renowned folk singer of Bangladesh.Every year the followers of Lalon gathered together in Kushtia,Bangladesh to celebrate his death and birth anniversary.A massive fairs is the outcome of it.

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The followers believe weed is something divine which brings them closer to their idol Lalon.The fairs held for 3days and in this particular period the usage of weed becomes legal by the authority.
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I had the opportunity to visit this rare case of fairs in 16th march.We wil get to see this again on October in the occasion of Lalon's birth anniversary.Besides that you will get to see artists from around the country performing the songs written by Lalon Fakir which is really amazing.Many foreigners also participate this ceremony.Hope you guys will enjoy it.Thank you.

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