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The Bengal Gaze

[24 May 2007]

by Kathryn Hummel

For the Bengalis, dating and marriage are integrally intertwined with familial love. For a single female visitor, a creative spin on extended family relations helps with the curious doorman.

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This was a good read thanks Kathryn. Hope you’re enjoying yourself.

Comment by Henry from Canberra — June 19, 2007 @ 5:54 am

Humm nice

Comment by Shahriar Khan from Sydney — August 18, 2007 @ 1:06 pm

hehe nice read. You are learning quickly!:D

Comment by Naimul Khan from Dhaka — August 18, 2007 @ 1:18 pm

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The Bengal Gaze
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