Mejbani Exhibition: Exploring Bangladeshi Food Culture in Toronto

The Mejbani Exhibition Toronto was held on January 17^th, bringing a slice of Bangladeshi culinary heritage to Toronto. The event combined heritage storytelling, art, and communal dining to explore the rich history of Mejbani, a traditional Bangladeshi food practice. Curated by CK Events by M & L with Chittagong Kitchen, Egg Eye Productions, and Artem by Saraf Saiara, the exhibition highlighted how Mejbani has been preserved and adapted by the Bangladeshi diaspora.

The evening featured a guided art exhibition, where guests explored the social and regional roots of Mejbani, from rural Bangladesh to its present-day celebration in diaspora communities. The night ended with a communal meal of beef, rice, and lentils, emphasizing participation as the heart of this tradition.

This is the first of many events designed to explore Bangladeshi traditions in Canada through food-led storytelling, visual curation, and community engagement.

⚡Fast Facts – Mejbani Exhibition Toronto

Detail	Information
Event Date	January 17, 2026
Location	2237 Dundas Street West, ON, M6R 1X6
Format	Heritage Exhibition, Communal Dinner, Storytelling, Live Music
Production	CK Events by M & L
Food Partner	Chittagong Kitchen
Art Panel	Egg Eye Productions by Lamisa Ashiq & Artem by Saraf Saiara
Photography and Film	Shadlee Jadeed Photography
Marketing & Design	Egg Eye Productions
Focus	Mejbani as a communal food tradition rooted in social gatherings
Audience	General public, Artists, Creatives, Food & Culture enthusiasts

⚒️ About the Founders

Mehrab Musa, is a Toronto-based Bangladeshi heritage cuisine chef and cultural producer. Founder of Chittagong Kitchen and CK Events by M & L. He creates immersive, food-centered cultural experiences rooted in Bangladeshi heritage.

Lamisa Binte Ashiq, is an artist and curator, the founder of CK Events by M & L and Egg Eye Productions, where she uses contemporary art to explore heritage and history. She is also the co-founder of Chittagong Kitchen.

🎊 Celebrating Community

“We’ve always seen Mejbani as a way to bring people together,” said Mehrab Musa, Chef and Founder of Chittagong Kitchen.

“This exhibition simply opens a new space to experience this tradition, framed within a modern context.”

The Mejbani Exhibition took place at 2237 Dundas Street West, located in the heart of Toronto’s growing Bangladeshi community. Over 100,000 Canadians of Bangladeshi descent reside in the Greater Toronto Area, making this event crucial in celebrating the cultural richness of the diaspora.

🤝 Event Credits and Partners

• Produced by: CK Events by M & L
• Food Partner: Chittagong Kitchen
• Art Panels: Egg Eye Productions by Lamisa Ashiq & Artem by Saraf Saiara
• Photography and Film: Shadlee Jadeed Photography
• Marketing & Visuals: Egg Eye Productions

📲 Media Contact

Mehrab Musa
Email: orders@chittagongkitchen.ca
Phone: +14379816442

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• @artem_by_sarafsaiara
• @shadleejadeedphotography

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