Green University Celebrates Indigenous Languages and Cultural Heritage through “Voices of Diversity”

Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) successfully organized “Voices of Diversity: Indigenous Languages and Cultural Heritage Festival” on 9 August 2026, marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Organized by the Center for Language and Cultural Studies (CLCS), the event brought together more than 50 indigenous students of Green University to celebrate and showcase their rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Students from the Chakma, Marma, Tripura, and Garo communities took active part in organizing and presenting the program. The event featured a vibrant collection of cultural entities through various stalls on food, traditional outfits, and linguistic elements, by allowing students, faculty members, and visitors to explore the diverse unique practices of the participating communities.

The stalls attracted considerable attention from the university community. Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed visited the stalls, interacted with the students, and appreciated their enthusiastic efforts to preserve and promote their cultural heritage.

The cultural program officially began at 11:30 a.m. with an opening speech by Dr. Serajum Munira, Director, Center for Language and Cultural Studies (CLCS). In her remarks, she highlighted the importance of celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity and encouraged students to take pride in their heritage while fostering mutual respect and understanding among different communities.

The cultural segment then came alive with a series of traditional dances performed by students from the participating communities. Each performance offered the audience an opportunity to experience the distinctive rhythms, movements, and traditions of the respective cultures. A special Garo song performance further enriched the program.

The event concluded with a vibrant traditional outfit exhibition though cultural ramp walk, where students proudly showcased their traditional attire and cultural identity. The segment provided a colorful and memorable finale to the celebration, highlighting the beauty and diversity of Bangladesh's indigenous communities.

The enthusiastic participation of more than 50 students and the collaborative efforts of the Chakma, Marma, Tripura, and Garo communities made “Voices of Diversity” a meaningful celebration of cultural heritage, inclusion, and unity. “Voices of Diversity” ultimately served as a celebration of the message that different cultures and languages do not divide us; rather, they enrich the shared identity of Bangladesh.