Extension Photo Tour in Barisal
A unique photo experience in the heart of South Asia
The most interesting part of this extension expedition is exploring the Barisal District, one of the most beautiful destinations in southern Bangladesh. It’s called ‘the Venice of Bengal’ for its beauty. There is another saying that ‘Rice, Canals, and Rivers make Barisal’. Here explores the biggest floating market of Bangladesh, life in boats: River cruising in Barisal, often termed the “Venice of Bengal,” offers a deeply authentic experience of rural Bangladesh, characterized by a complex network of rivers, canals, and floating markets. The most immersive way to experience this is by hiring local country boats (or small engine boats) to navigate the narrow canals and witness the everyday life of the Ganges Delta. The Manta community people of Bangladesh have been living on boats for over 100 years, traditional otter fishing on river. In Dhaka, explore the Geneva Refugee camp, the biggest slum, and more.
Day 01: Dhaka to Barisal
In the morning, drive to Barisal and, on the way, shoot in a countryside village of people working on jute harvesting. After arriving Barisal shooting on life in boats: The Manta community people of Bangladesh have been living on boats for over 100 years. The Manta community, often called the “river gypsies” of Bangladesh, consists of approximately 300,000 individuals living entirely on boats. Displaced by riverbank erosion, they survive through traditional fishing. The Manta community of Bangladesh is a unique, nomadic group of “boat people” primarily found in the southwestern coastal districts of Patuakhali, Barishal, and Bhola. Floating Households, Entire families, including children and the elderly, live on small wooden boats. Every major life event, from births to marriages, takes place on these vessels. Shooting their lifestyle in boats until evening and enjoying the sunset on the river. (B.L.D.)
Photoshoot: Village People and Life in Boats.
Day 02: Floating market and village market
Early in the morning, explore the biggest floating market of Bangladesh. Hundreds of farmers fill their local small boats with fruits and vegetables to the floating market for sale while the golden sun rises through the winter fog. Enjoy River cruising on a local boat and shooting on the river life. River cruising in Barisal, often termed the “Venice of Bengal,” offers a deeply authentic experience of rural Bangladesh, characterized by a complex network of rivers, canals, and floating markets. The most immersive way to experience this is by hiring local country boats (or small engine boats) to navigate the narrow canals and witness the everyday life of the Ganges Delta. We will also explore the biggest timber floating market. Next, drive to Narial for otter fishing. (B.L.D)
Photoshoot: Floating market and village market.
Day 03: Otter fishing-Dhaka
In the morning, shooting at the traditional otter fishing on the river, where fishermen will fish with otters. Otter fishing is a centuries-old tradition in Bangladesh, where fishermen have used trained otters to lure fish into their nets – a rare technique passed down from father to son that relies on coordination between man and otter. After breakfast, check out of the hotel, then drive to Dhaka. After arriving in Dhaka, we will shoot Street Photography in Old Dhaka City. It is the beating heart of Bangladesh, filled with colorful cycle rickshaws, street vendors, markets, fascinating faces, and some of Dhaka’s most iconic colonial buildings. It is the sort of place you could return to repeatedly and come away with completely different images. (B.L.D)
Photoshoot: Otter fishing, Old Dhaka street photography.
Day 04: Geneva Camp- Old Motor Parts Street
Geneva Camp Bangladesh is the abode of nearly 400,000 people of the Bihari community who have been living in the country for 49 long years. These Biharis are originally Urdu-speaking people from the Bihar state of India, who wanted to join Pakistan after the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. Shooting their living condition in the refugee’s camp looks like slums. Afternoon visit the reused motor parts street market. From screws and nuts to engines, the reused motor parts market of old Dhaka city has been the best solution for all kinds of reconditioning and second-hand spare parts. (B.L.D)
Photoshoot: Geneva Camp- Old Motor Parts Street.
Day 05: Chicken Market – Korail Slums
Early morning explores the chicken market. In this market poultry vendors display live chickens & ducks in pyramid-shaped baskets made of twine so that customers can buy the chicken of their choice. Next, shooting in the biggest slum in Dhaka the Korail slum, more than 200,000 ultra-poor people living here, many of them living in small shacks with bamboo frames and corrugated tin roofs. Shooting on slums people living condition, daily life, their small houses, children, narrow street. (B.L.D)
Photoshoot: Life in slum and Live Chicken market.
Day 06: Wholesale vegetables market- Departure
This morning, we will explore the largest vegetable market in Dhaka, where you can find a wide variety of fresh and colorful produce. You will be amazed by the sheer volume of vegetables that are sold here every day, estimated at around 700,000 kgs. You will also witness the lively interactions between the vendors and the customers, as well as the challenges of transporting and storing the vegetables in this crowded and chaotic environment. This is a great place to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Bangladesh. This day shooting depends on your departure flight and you may be having more time for shooting. According to your Flight departure time, we will drop you at the airport and bid you a fond farewell. We hope your unforgettable memories call you again to this land and show up your Bangladesh’s great images. (B.)
Photoshoot: Wholesale vegetables market.
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