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Bangladesh Astronomical Association (BAA) organizes
sun festival (SunFest) every year started from the year 2001. BAA used
to watch the first sun rise of the english year from different point of
Bangladesh. Sun is the source of energy. In ancient time many people believe
sun as god. To see first sun of the year Bangladesh Astronomical Association
arrange Sunfest every year. In 2001 they went to Saint Martin to see the first
sunrise of this millennium. 2002 they went to Sundarban. 2003 they went to the
highest pick of Bangladesh Keokaradong, Nijum Dip in 2004, Panchagar (2005),
Birishiri, Durgapur (2006), Tanguar Haor, Shunamgang (2007) & Pablakhali
ForestForest, Rangamati (2008).
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SUNFEST 2001 at Saint Martin Island
The Southest part of Bangladesh
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The first sunrise of 2001.
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Traditional drawing on coral reefs at Chera Dwip at Saint Martin.
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SUNFEST 2002 at Sundarban
The largest mangrove forest of Bangladesh. This forest is a UNESCO Heritage site.
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Going to Sundarban.
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SUNFEST 2003 at Keokradong, Bandarban
One of the heighest picks of Bangladesh (3172 ft.).
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At the pick of Keokradong
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Traditional cultural night by Bomb community of Bangladesh at Boga Lake.
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Trekking to Keogradong, one of the most beautiful trail of Bangladesh
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SUNFEST 2004 at Nijhum Dip Island, Bay of Bangle
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Going to Nijhum Dip Island by Ship.
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A model of Sun made by participants of SunFest 2004
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SUNFEST 2005 at Tentulia, Panchagar
The far north point of Bangladesh
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Kantojoyi Tample at Dinajpur
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Sun Observation by local children of Tentulia.
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SUNFEST 2006 at Birishiri, Susong Durgapur, Netrokona
At the foothill of Garo hills and indigenous people Garo & Hajong
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A cultural program by Hajong people.
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A cultural program by Garo people.
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Participants of SUNFEST 2006
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The revolutionary Kumudini Hajong, was honoured at SUNFEST 2006
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SUNFEST starts...
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Celebrating the last night of the year 2005.
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SUNFEST 2007 at Tanguar Haor, Sunamjong
The second largest Haor (Lake) of Bangladesh and the largest bird conservation area of Bangladesh.
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Cultural program by local people and children.
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Photography exhibition at SUNFEST 2007
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Bird watching by local people.
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