BJ Block Salt Lake Durga Puja 2019 - Communist China Theme
BJ Block in Sector II Salt Lake, Kolkata, has long been renowned for hosting award-winning Durga Puja pandals and decorations. Being the oldest community Durga Puja in the Salt Lake area (Kolkata: Pin code 700091, it has garnered significant attention over the years. In 2018, this iconic Puja took on a unique twist as it received sponsorship from an unexpected source— Communist China . The initiative to establish a closer cultural and commercial connection with Bengal led Communist China to sponsor the oldest community Durga Puja in Salt Lake . This sponsorship transformed the popular BJ Block Puja into a mini Chinatown , with funding provided by the Chinese consulate , also located in Salt Lake. This move signified a broader effort by the Chinese consulate to immerse itself in Kolkata's cultural scene, despite diplomatic tensions such as the Doklam standoff . The Chinese consulate's involvement went beyond mere financial support. They not only fully sponsored the BJ Block P...