Dhaka, May 9 -- The vibrant cultural tapestry of Bangladesh unfolded at the University of the Philippines from May 6-8 as the Bangladesh Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with the UP Film Institute, hosted day-day 'Bangla Film & Food Festival' at the UP Film Center.

The festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Bangladesh by showcasing its outstanding films and delectable culinary traditions.

The festival kicked off with a formal ceremony on May 6, with FM Borhan Uddin, Bangladesh Ambassador to the Philippines, and Prof Robert Rownd jointly inaugurating the event by cutting the ribbons.

Guests from various sectors graced the opening ceremony, including officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), ambassadors and me...