Yesterday on Sept 8 evening, all Humphrey fellows of BU were invited to a chilli party organized by the American host family volunteers. The idea is to connect a bridge in terms of understanding among the Americans and the Humphrey fellows each of whom represents a unique culture of their own country. So while enoying the food, all kept on talking with each other as liked and thus learning more about others. This is not an end. Each and every fellows are assigned with a particular host family and they're expected to meet occassionally with the host family for the rest of their Humphrey Year. A special bondage is to be developed that way - great idea indeed !
BU Humphrey fellows are greatful to all who're volunteering to be a host family this year - Sally, David, Don Murray, Gloria, Kate, Kip, Matt, Julie, Doris, Laura, Kevin, Lucy, Dan, Jessica, Bill, Bob, Adam, Carmen, Debbie, Gail & others. Thanks to all of them.
The chilli party was held at Julie's house in Newton city, a little away from Boston city. We all enjoyed the gathering. But what surprised me most is that Don Murray, my host family husband joined the party wearing a yellow T-shirt with big lettered "Bangladesh" on the chest (see the picture). Don loves Bangladesh much & actually visits there often (even in January last this year - to Khulna region). He's also a great craftman- showed his homemade sample ship. Cool stuff ! I look forward to enjoying more joyful times with my host family.
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