Bangladesh is a country famously known for its well preserved culture. The country still proudly holds most of its country’s ancient culture along the generations that passed. The country’s cultural history was brought to Bangladesh from its early inhabitants who through the generations carried in the many cultural diversities and cultural groups of the country.

One of the country’s well-preserved ethnicity is the Bangladeshi’s cultural dance. The country’s cultural dances are common to the Middle Eastern dances. These cultural dances are associated with weddings and certain activities like harvesting, planting, fishing and others which mirrors the Bangladeshi’s way of life.

There are many cultural dances in Bangladesh, and each occasion has requires a specific dances. Here are some of the cultural dances of Bangladesh:

• Chhau dance – which is a form of masked dance performed in the western regions of Bengal. It is a martial arts dance wherein the dancers wear attires together with swords and shields. Each dancers portray different characteristics and roles such as gods, demons and animals. It is more like a dance role playing. Chhau dance can be performed during any occasions.

• Chhokra dance – performed by young Bangladeshi boys portraying the roles of women. The dance is presented in an open field preferably in a canopied stage. The Chhoka dance is accompanied by a large team of singers and musicians who are commonly seated on the sides of the stage.

• Lathi dance – is a stick dance performed during the Muharram celebration which is the “Sacred month” of the Islam. This is celebrated during the fist month of the Hegira or the Islamic calendar. This dance is performed by youth groups that wear tight-fitted clothes and carry daggers, swords and cymbals.

• Kali dance – performed by a dancer wearing a black mask and representing the character of the goddess Kali who is a Hindu goddess which is said to be associated with eternal powers. Kali is known to be the goddess of time and change. The drum is the main instrument being played during the Kali dance.

• Ghatu dance – performed with accompanying Ghatu songs which are Bangladesh native folk songs. The name Ghatu was derived if the name Ghat which means ‘river bank’. The Ghatu dance was mainly for entertainment and is not a religious dance. This is a form of dance performed by young boys dressed like girls which are the main attraction of the dance.

There are other numerous cultural dances in Bangladesh. These dances each are very entertaining and fun to watch. Dances are still being performed these days, which is one of the main attractions in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has some incredible travel destinations which has mesmerized travelers for centuries. Theses travel destinations of Bangladesh are very unique in nature and visited by huge amount of tourists every year. Here are some of the outstanding travel destinations in Bangladesh where every tourist must go once in their life:

Cox’s Bazar – World’s Longest Sea Beach: The most prominent travel destination in Bangladesh is the world’s longest unbroken sandy sea beach of Cox’s Bazar. Another specialty about Cox’s Bazar is the unique combination of hills and sea beach. Which is why its natural scenario is amazing and is very hard to find anywhere in the world. That’s why it’s the most visited travel destination in Bangladesh.

Enchanting Saint Martin: Another stunning travel destination of Bangladesh is the Saint Martin’s Island. It’s very close to Cox’s Bazar placed in the lap of the Bay of Bengal. It’s the only coral island of the country with crystal clear blue water of the sea. In a moon lit night it turns into a fairy land like natural view that no one can’t forget.

Sundarbans – World’s Largest Mangrove Forest: Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove forest which is located in the south western part of Bangladesh and is one of the most desired tourists’ destinations in Bangladesh. Sundarbans is home to the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers and of Sunduri trees. It has a very rich variation of wild life and covered by a net of canals which makes the jungle one of the most gorgeous jungles of the world.

Sylhet – World’s Biggest Tea Garden: Sylhet of Bangladesh is place where world’s biggest tea garden is situated. It’s a place of hilly terrains covered with a green carpet and has a colorful cultural life of the various tribes live here. It also has some holy shrines which makes Sylhet craving place to the religious people. All in all it is one of the most desired travel destinations in Bangladesh.

Kuakata – The Daughter of the Sea: Kuakata is so blessed with nature that it is often called as the daughter of the sea. It is one of the rarest places on earth where sun rise and sun set both can be seen. Also it has some sea-shore forests which make it a charismatic place for the tourists to visit.