November 2023・Issue 20

THE ASIA CHRSTIAN EDUCATION FUND

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ACEF
News Letter

INDEX
Foreword: Message from Study Tour Report 2023,
Ms. Mitu Rani Das
ACEF Handicrafts: Perfect Bazaar Weather
ICU Service Learning Program！

URL https://acef.or.jp/mail_mag_2023november_1/
NOVEMBER 2023① ▶︎※English version available on homepage!

Thank you for always reading ACEF's
email newsletter. We send thisnewsletter to our members, donors,
and everyone we have met throughevents to share updates on ACEF's
activities in Japan and our colla﻿borative
projects with partners in Bangladesh.
Today, we have 3 articles!
←Meals in Bangladesh

Foreword: Message from Study Tour Report 2023
Ms. Mitu Rani Das“Dear,I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude forthe wonderful time you had shared during your visit to Bangladesh.
Your presence in my home was not just a visit but a beautiful exchange of cultures.
Thank you for embracing our Bangladeshi culture with open hearts, trying our traditional foods,and engaging in conversations that transcended borders. The joy on your faces as you
savored our flavorful chicken curry, a symphony of spices gravy, and our crispy, boal fish fry,with a tantalizing blend of spices, was truly heartwarming.
Our egg curry, with its sauce and the shrimp fry, showcasing the freshness of our coastal
region, added even more depth to our culinary journey. These dishes, with their unique
textures and flavors, offered you a taste of the diverse range of ingredients in Bangladeshi
cuisine. Our selection of vegetables, prepared with aromatic spices, added color and freshness
to our table. Each bite was a celebration of locally sourced produce, highlighting the essenceof our land.
The sweets, like our melt-in-the-mouth roshogolla and the intricate layers of sandesh, left asweet imprint on our culinary exchange. For dessert, our delectable malai halwa, a creamy andindulgent dessert, and the fragrant sweets, a twisty, syrup-soaked delight, delighted your taste
buds. Your curiosity and willingness to learn about our culture and traditions touched us
deeply. It was a privilege to share our customs and stories with you, just as it was to learn
1about Japan from your perspective.

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As we bid farewell, please know that our doors are always open to welcome you back. The
memories you created with my family, over these diverse and dishes, will forever becherished, and the bonds we formed will remain strong across the miles.
With sincere gratitude and warm regards, Mitu Rani Das, Bangladesh”

ACEF Handicrafts: Perfect Bazaar Weather！

November is perfect for bazaars, isn't it? At ACEF, we have introduced various Bangladeshi
handicrafts in various settings. We are offering products that are perfect for this season,such as Christmas decorations. Please don't hesitate to contact the ACEF office for more
information!
(acef@acef.or.jp / 03-3208-1925)

11/3 Daita Church

11/3 Minami Mitaka Church

ICU Service Learning Program
The fundraising campaign, "Help Build a Library forChildren in Bangladesh," which started on October
27th, has reached 76% of the target amount. We
are just $175 away from achieving our goal!
Four students from ICU in collaboration
with ACEF are working on this initiative.
They come from the United States,Vietnam, and Japan and are driven by
the desire to do something for thechildren in Bangladesh.
We appreciate your support!

11/4 Yamanashi Eiwa Kindergarten

AECFURL▶︎https://gofund.me/bd069199
How to ▶︎https://youtu.be/sNJQki4W5tI

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