
Major Events & Festivals in Chattogram, Bangladesh
1. Chattogram International Film Festival (CIFF)
An annual film festival showcasing national and international movies in Chattogram.
- Cultural Exchange: Offers a platform for cultural exchange between different countries.
- Film Premiere: Provides opportunities to see new film premieres before they hit the cinemas.
- Workshops and Seminars: Offers workshops and seminars for aspiring filmmakers.
2. Banglabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University Festival
A festival celebrating maritime culture and education at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University.
- Maritime Heritage: Promotes awareness about Bangladesh's rich maritime history.
- Educational Activities: Includes educational activities related to maritime sciences.
- Cultural Performances: Features various cultural performances from different regions of Bangladesh.
3. Chattogram Hill Tracts Festival
A festival celebrating the diverse culture and traditions of the Hill Tracts region.
- Cultural Diversity: Highlights the rich cultural diversity of the Hill Tracts region.
- Traditional Performances: Offers traditional music, dance, and other performances from the region.
- Art & Craft Exhibition: Showcases unique art and craft pieces made by local artists.
4. Chattogram International Art Festival
An annual event showcasing contemporary and traditional art in Chattogram.
- Artistic Exploration: Encourages artistic exploration and creativity.
- International Participation: Invites artists from around the world to participate.
- Art Education: Offers workshops and seminars for art enthusiasts and students.
5. Chattogram International Folk Festival
A festival celebrating the diverse folk music and dance traditions of Bangladesh.
- Cultural Preservation: Helps preserve traditional music and dance forms.
- International Collaboration: Invites artists from other countries to collaborate.
- Community Engagement: Encourages community participation and engagement.
6. Chattogram International Trade Fair (CITF)
A trade fair featuring various national and international companies showcasing their products.
- Business Opportunities: Provides opportunities for business networking and collaboration.
- Product Showcase: Showcases new and innovative products from various industries.
- Cultural Exchange: Promotes cultural exchange between participating countries.
7. Poro Mela
A traditional festival celebrating the unique culture of the indigenous Garo tribe in Chattogram.
- Cultural Preservation: Helps preserve the unique culture and traditions of the Garo tribe.
- Traditional Performances: Features traditional music, dance, and other performances from the Garo community.
- Art & Craft Exhibition: Showcases unique art and craft pieces made by local artists from the Garo community.
8. Chattogram Sea Festival
A festival celebrating the beauty and importance of the sea in the lives of the people of Chattogram.
- Maritime Awareness: Raises awareness about the importance of the sea to the region.
- Marine Conservation: Promotes marine conservation and sustainable practices.
- Cultural Performances: Features various cultural performances from the region.
9. Chattogram International Literature Festival (CILF)
A festival celebrating literature and literary works in Chattogram.
- Literary Dialogues: Provides opportunities for intellectual dialogues and discussions about literature.
- Author Meet & Greet: Offers chances to meet and interact with famous authors.
- Workshops and Seminars: Includes workshops and seminars for aspiring writers and literature enthusiasts.
10. Chattogram International Sports Festival (CISF)
A sports festival featuring various national and international sports events in Chattogram.
- Sports Competition: Offers opportunities for competitive sports at a regional level.
- Cultural Exchange: Promotes cultural exchange between participating countries through sports.
- Physical Fitness: Encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.
11. Chattogram International Women's Festival
A festival celebrating women empowerment, gender equality, and women's achievements in Chattogram.
- Women Empowerment: Promotes women empowerment and gender equality.
- Workshops and Seminars: Includes workshops and seminars on various topics related to women's issues.
- Cultural Performances: Features cultural performances by women artists.
12. Chattogram International Food Festival
A festival showcasing the diverse food culture of Chattogram and beyond.
- Food Tasting: Offers opportunities to taste various traditional and fusion dishes.
- Cooking Workshops: Includes cooking workshops for learning new recipes.
- Food Competitions: Features food competitions among chefs and food enthusiasts.
13. Chattogram International Youth Festival (CIYF)
A festival focusing on the empowerment and development of young people in Chattogram.
- Youth Empowerment: Promotes youth empowerment, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
- Workshops and Seminars: Includes workshops and seminars on various topics relevant to young people.
- Cultural Performances: Features cultural performances by young artists.
14. Chattogram International Technology Festival (CITF)
A festival focusing on technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Chattogram.
- Technological Innovation: Showcases the latest technological innovations.
- Startup Competition: Features a startup competition for tech-based businesses.
- Workshops and Seminars: Includes workshops and seminars on various tech-related topics.
15. Chattogram International Environmental Festival (CIEF)
A festival raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices in Chattogram.
- Environmental Awareness: Raises awareness about environmental issues and the importance of conservation.
- Sustainable Practices: Promotes sustainable practices for a greener future.
- Cultural Performances: Features cultural performances with environmental themes.