Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI), North Dakota Chapter organized a fundraising event, named ‘Taste of Bengal’ to support and contribute towards the mission and vision of DCI. The day long event had varieties of traditional bengali appetizers (samosa, Veg kabab, chicken pantaras, chotpoti, chitai pitha with chicken curry & shutki etc.), main course (Chicken and veg biryani with egg/potato curries), and desserts (kalo jaam, roshgollam kheer-toast, komolabhog, patishapta etc.) for sale. There were several traditional clothing (saree, salwar, punjabi), home decor, furniture, and jewelry for sale as well. The event also had fun events like ‘drawing with Bumpa Stark’ and ‘henna tattoo’.