Waterworld

I was told prior to coming to Bangladesh, that it was a water-based culture. After visiting some of the rural areas, I can definitely see why. Flooded rice fields are everywhere. Dishes and glasses even come to the table wet in restaurants. People have an almost pious way of drinking water as if it was coming from the cup of life.

Nearly every house has their own pond in front for washing, bathing, and cooking. Seriously, it's just like one giant bath tub for the kids to splash around in. Who wouldn't want to jump in (well, other than the bugs, the mud, and the dozen naked kids who probably all contribute their water to the pond)?



Washing in the pond isn't necessarily reserved just for people.




People are very much accustomed to dealing with lots of water.