Bangladesh Rakher Upobash Photo Trip

7 Oct 2023

17 Nov 2023

MYR 0.00 - MYR 5,260.00

Introduction

Bangladesh Rakher Upobash Photo Trip
Join us for an unforgettable journey to witness the spectacular Rakher Upobash festival in Bangladesh, a Hindu religious celebration of lights, faith and devotion. You will be guided by Danny Wong, an award-winning travel photographer who has captured the beauty and diversity of cultures around the world. Danny will share his tips and tricks on how to capture stunning images of the festival, as well as the people and landscapes of Bangladesh. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram, where thousands of devotees gather to pray with burning incense and oil lamps, creating a breathtaking ambiance. This is a rare chance to experience and document one of the most unique and colorful festivals in the world, with the expert guidance of a professional photographer. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to join the Bangladesh Rakher Upobash Photo Trip with Danny Wong!

Date: 10 - 17 November 2023 (8 days 6 nights)
Price: RM4660.00 (Twin Sharing), RM5260.00 (Single)

*Price inclusive of accommodation, ground transportation, meals, ground arrangement.
*Price exclusive of international air ticket, personal travel insurance & tips.

Recommended Flight Booking Detail (Self): Kuala Lumpur - Dhaka
Depart: 10th/November/2023, 9:20am (KUL) - 11:20am (DAC) [Malaysia Airlines] (MH102)
Return: 17th/November/2023, 12:50am (DAC) - 6:50am (KUL) [Malaysia Airlines] (MH197)

For more information, please join our trip Introduction session on 7/Oct/2023.
Date: 7th Oct 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: Level 3A, No. 6-2-01, Canon Tower UOA Business Park (Tower 6), Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Trip Itinerary:

Day 1
Malaysia – Dhaka
10/11/2023: Upon arrival, immediately transfer to the hotel, after lunch free and easy for street photography.

Day 2
Dhaka – Brick Factory – Lokenath Brahmachari Ashram Temple
11/11/2023: Proceed to TT Para slum for shooting in the morning, then continue to visit Lokenath Brahmachari Ashram Temple for shooting the ritual ceremony by the Hindus called Rakher Upobash, a prayer with burning lights and flowers.

Day 3
Dhaka – Gabtoli loading dock – Tannery
12/11/2023: Proceed to Gabtoli loading docks in the morning, continue to shoot at the tannery afternoon.

Day 4
Dhaka – Charkaliganj Ship Dockyard
13/11/2023: Wake up early proceed to Charkaliganj ship dockyard. Whole day excursion within the dockyard.

Day 5
Dhaka – Narayanganj – Dhaka
14/11/2023: Approximately 3 hours' drive to a Hindu temple situated in Narayanganj for Rakher Upobash.

Day 6
Dhaka – Damrai
15/11/2023: A day trip to the outskirts of Dhaka, rice paddy sun-dried process and pottery square be found.

Day 7
Dhaka – National Mosque – TT Para Slum & Market
16/11/2023: Shooting at TT Para slum to shoot city life and wet market by the railway in the morning, then visit Baitul Mukkaram National Mosque and photograph the Friday prayer, then continue to lastly transfer to the airport for home.

Day 8
Dhaka – Kuala Lumpur
17/11/2023: Home sweet home.

Location

No. 6-2-01, Canon Tower
UOA Business Park (Tower 6),
Seksyen U1,
40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Contact

Danny Wong
0133319898
junhan_siew@cmm.canon.com.my

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Danny Wong

It might be challenging to get great shots in a picturesque setting, but it would be exceedingly challenging to do it at a dump site. Yet it was a series of outstanding photos captured at a dump site in the outskirts of Cambodia that catapulted Danny Wong to fame and won him numerous awards from some of the world’s largest photographic competitions such as the Trierenberg Super Mega Circuits, where he won gold medals in 2014 and 2016. The air was often smoky and dusty where these pictures were shot, which was close to a dump site. Patience and keen attention are needed to photographically depict the inhabitants in their natural environment. Through his photographic lens, he was able to tell the story and the emotion of the scavengers to people all over the world. They say that an image is worth a thousand words. A collection of photos captured while participating in Ijtema in Bangladesh helped him win more than 20 gold honours in photography contests and exhibits throughout the world. He was also able to win the Open division of the Siena International Photo Award, the Trofeo Gipuzkoa 2016 in Spain, the Nikonians Photography Awards 2017, and the Sony World Photography Award as a Commended Photographer in 2017 thanks to his Vietnam-related photos. In addition to being voted The Best Author in international exhibits 42 times, he has more than 2,000 international awards under his belt and several photography accolades. The Arctic Circle, Vietnam, China, Nepal, Cambodia, Malaysia, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia, Botswana and Morocco are just some of the far-flung locations where Danny routinely arranges international photography trips, accepts foreign projects, and leads photographers on excursions. He has also been a guest lecturer and judge for several photographic groups nationwide and abroad. Inspired by his fervent love for photography, he aims to "Never Stop Exploring the World."

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