10:00 am to 11:00 am
Hike with Mike through the woods https://www.endeavor21.org/outdoor-classes.
You can enjoy the serene beauty of the woods in the countryside, take a rest whenever you want, and jot down your best thoughts. Do not forget to ask Mike about bee farming on your way, and the adaptive pull-ups up the hill. Bring your hiking shoes or boots and relaxing clothes.
11:00 am to 11:30 am
Body tuning and stretches with Gyana make you Fit and Tiana. Relieve stress, get into shape to enjoy the program with greater energy and concentration. Two to 4 in a group.
11:30 am to 12:00 noon
Yoga with Ora. Make life Bora Bora. You can enjoy the Hatha Yoga, five to six in groups on the green grass surrounded by shrubs and trees under the blue sky.
12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
Farm tour https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/. Stroll through the farm where you can see the grazing cows, horses, goats, and sheep and occasionally catch a glimpse of flying birds or grazing deer.
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Swimming. Bring your bathing suits and towels and enjoy swimming in the modernized pond with a man-made beach where you can taste the ambiance of the sun and shade. https://threefold.org/threefold-pond/
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Going to set up the tent if you are registered for the tent or designated room to get ready for the main event.
Main Event
Saturday, July 27, 2024
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Welcome address by the BILS founder, Dr. Dhanonjoy Saha, Monsey, NY, www.Bilsus.com and the event convenor, Gautam Saha, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Inauguration by Poet Sobodh Sarkar, Kolkata, India. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subodh_Sarkar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opening remarks by Mohammad Nurul Huda, Executive Director, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. http://www.banglaacademy.gov.bd/
Bangladesh National Anthem by Galilee Damiano, Daphna Stern, Jeni Toth, and Natalie Hagai
Introduction and Translation of Bangladesh National Anthem for English-speaking audience by Dr. Animita Saha
US National Anthem by Pratham Chakraborty, Jeanette Rodriguez, and Victor Chowdhury, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
3:45 pm to 4:00 pm
“Rudolf Steiner’s Threefold Philosophy and it’s implication in creative writing,” Jeanette Rodriguez, Founder and Executive Director of Otto Specht School, Spring Valley, NY. https://www.ottospechtschool.org/
Introduction of Eurythmy by School of Eurythmy, Spring Valley, NY
https://www.eurythmy.org
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Authors’ introduction and reception by BILS Committee
Lead by Mou Modhubontee, President, Bangladesh Writers Club Canada, Toronto, Canada
4:35 pm to 5:25 pm
Opening of the authors’ bookstalls, local crafts stalls (made by Endeavor 21+ special needs participants), and photo session.
Ribbon cutting by Poet Nozmul Helal, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Introduction by Dr. Md. Mohsin Ali
5:25 pm to 5:30 pm
Body, mind, and spirit: How they relate to biodynamic food. Jesse Webster, Spring Valley, NY https://www.threefoldcafeny.org/
5:35 pm 6:10 pm
Short story and selected poetry readings.
Lead by Nahar Monica, Montreal, Canada and Vidya Murlidhar, Charlotte, NC
6:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Dinner and social time at Threefold café. Organic food (American) most of which is grown on a biodynamic farm next door. https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/
6:30 pm to 6:40 pm
Dinner talk: How to eat, run and rest to increase energy to write. Mohammad Nasir Sikder, marathon runner, Bronx, NY
Introduced by Md. Mizanur Rahman, Queens, NY
7:05 pm to 7:15 pm
Bangabandhu the “Poet of Politics” Md Sirajul Islam, Brooklyn, NY.
Introduction by Benojir Sikder, Bronx, NY
7:15 to 7:25 pm
Honoring Freedom Fighters of Bangladesh Independence.
Introduction by Dhanonjoy Saha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMNnQEPVvKM.
7:30 pm to 8:15 pm
Poetry slam (featured)
Lead by Shamshad Rana, Organizer, Toronto Book Fair, Montreal, Canada
8:15 pm to 8:25 pm
Dr. Howard Rankin, Neuropsychologist. Author, and Publisher. How not to think and write effectively. Hilton Head Island, SC, https://www.drhowardjrankin.com/
Introduction by Dr. Dhanonjoy Saha
8:30 to 9:15 pm
Recitation, Song, dance and music
Lead by Gautam Saha, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Kuchipudi dance by Aswathi Arun, Purchase, NY
Songs by Dr. Shewli Roy, Goldens Bridge, NY and others
9:15 to 10:00 pm
Open mic and adda (social mingling).
Lead by Sahid Raju, Brooklyn, NY and Manosi Saha, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
8:15 am to 9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am to 10:00 am Welcome by Mou Modhubontee, President, Bangladesh Writers Club-Canada, Toronto, Canada
Welcome address by Poet Sobodh Sarkar, Kolkata, India. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subodh_Sarkar
Bangladesh and US national anthems by Pratham Chakraborty, Queens, NY, Jeanette Rodriguez, Bithi Saha, Elmhurst, NY, and Victor Chowdhury, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
10:05 am to 10:15 am Dr. George Gopen, Writing from the Readers’ perspective. Chapel Hill, NC https://www.georgegopen.com (Via Zoom)
10:15 am to 10:25 am Dr. Carolyne Wright, Process of Translating from Bengali to English, Seattle, Washington. (Via Zoom). https://hugohouse.org/; https://carolynewright.wordpress.com/
10:30 am to 10:45 am Tea break
11:00 am to 12:00 pm Poetry, chhora (rhymes)
Lead by Yusuf Reza, Bangladesh Writers’ Club, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Assisted by Suma Rozario, Queens, NY
12:05 pm to 12:30 pm Bookstalls and crafts store re-open, social and photo session
Lead by Shelly Zaman Khan and Vaila Salina, Brooklyn, NY
12:30 pm to 1:15 pm Lunch and social hours. Enjoy organic American food most of which is locally grown on a biodynamic farm
1:15 pm to 1:25 pm Introduction of “Kaler Chithi” by Bimal Sarkar, Austin, Tx
Introduction of Montreal Boi Mela by Shamshad Rana, Montreal, Canada
Introduction of First Uthan Utshov, Rakeeb Hassan, Montreal, Canada
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm Articles, essays, and humor
Lead by Poet Nozmul Helal, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Assisted by Poly Shahina, Queens, NY
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Poetry, stories, and songs from the special needs talents (Endeavor21+ and Music for Life).
Lead by Galilee Damiano and Jeanette Rodriguez
Participants: Anan Saha, Asaf Sucov, Dean Laforgia, Vineet Redy, Vivek Mukherjee and others
2:30 pm to 2:45 pm Soma Mukhopadhyay, Introduction to Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) of communication for neuroatypical individuals. https://www.halo-soma.org/
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm One-to-one session with Soma Mukhopadhyay (concurrent sessions; separate registration is required)
2:50 pm to 3:30 pm Discussions on books displayed in authors’ stalls.
Anuradha Mahapatra, Benojir Sikder, Bimal Sarker, Dhanonjoy Saha, Jannatul Ferdous, Kulsum Akter Sumi, Dr. Md Mohsin Ali, Mou Modhubontee, Md Mizanur Rahman, and others
3:35 pm to 4:00 pm The award ceremony
4:05 pm to 5:00 pm Closing ceremony: song, dance, music, and recitation
Lead by Manika Roy Chowdhury (Shilpakala Academy USA, Jackson Heights, NY) and Galilee Damiano
Dance by Nusrat Sikder Kotha.
Poetry by Daniella Alexandra Rosario (English and Spanish), Aparajita Chowdhury, Edgewater, NJ, and Dr. Dipanetya Saha, Columbia, MD (English), and others
4:05 pm to 5:00Vote of Thanks by Gautam Saha, Mechanicsburg, PA
Post-conference events and business meeting
Sunday, July 28, 2023
5:00 to 6:00 pm Strolling through the woods, farmhouse and the neighborhood (https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Barbecue with the best. Enjoy fine WJ wine, cheese and more….
1 Ulman Terrace, Monsey, NY.
Event Attendance and Registration fees:
For the local audience: $100 per person; however, $50 will be returned upon arrival to buy books and crafts (by Endeavor 21+) on the premises.
Out of area participants requiring accommodation: $200 per person or $300 per couple which includes one-night accommodation, three meals, two snacks, and beverages. The couple shall receive a coupon to buy books and crafts (by Endeavor 21+) on the premises.
No registration fees for anyone participating from outside the USA. They shall receive two nights of accommodation and food; however, they are encouraged to buy books and crafts (by Endeavor 21+) on the premises (at least $50 per person).
The event is free and open to the Threefold Community, the special needs participants, and children up to age 10 years of age.
Menu and accommodation:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Food served would primarily come from locally grown next door in the biodynamic farming system.
Four types of accommodation would be available depending on the choice of the participants and availability, on a first-come-first-served basis.
1. Single room at the event venue. https://threefold.org/visit-us/accommodations/
2. Airbnb-type house/room within 2-5 min walking distance from the event https://threefold.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Threefold_Home_Stay_List.pdf
3. Marriott Courtyard, 2.3 miles from the event place (participants need to book and pay for themselves)
4. Tent on the campground-like place surrounded by woods, 200 steps from the event where you would be able to see the clear sky, roaming deer, and blinking fireflies. Listening to the soothing sounds of the brooks would be a bonus.
Contacts: For more information call: 917-693-9291