Making sandcastles by the children is a common habit, however, building sand sculptures needs special training. The technique was developed by European artists who make sculptures with natural elements such as sand and snow to celebrate special events. These days arranging a sand sculpture festival has become a regular part of beach culture in many parts of the globe. But the technique of making sculpture with sand is still somewhat unfamiliar in Bangladesh, though the country has got the largest beach in the world. So far, a few individuals and organizations have arranged two or three such festivals at Cox's Bazar beach, though on a small scale. But this is for the first time an elaborate sand sculpture festival has been organized jointly by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, Dhaka University and Green World Communication Ltd.
An approximate 700 feet of beach between Laboni and Kolatoli points of Cox's Bazar has been decorated with 13 spectacular sand sculptures made by the teachers and students of the Department of Sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Dhaka University. The aim of arranging the festival was to attract tourists during the 'off reason' as well as to general interest in voting for Cox's Bazar for the top position of the on going 'New Seven Natural Wanders of The World' contest.
After participating in a residential workshop on sand sculpture conducted by three teachers of Department of Sculpture, 38 students in 10 groups made 10 huge sand sculptures. The three teachers also have an exhibit each at the festival.
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