A recap of Flow Fest Dhaka 2025
Soft morning light bathed countless trinkets and knick-knacks adorning makeshift wooden stalls. Leaves whispered overhead. Children spun and stomped to lively beats under the guidance of instructors, while adults stretched over vivid mats scattered across the park grounds.
It was warm, vibrant, and serene. It was Flow Fest Dhaka 2025.
Featuring over a hundred activities and eco-friendly brands, the Flow Fest was a three-day celebration of wellness, mindfulness, and community. With events ranging from brisk walkathons to lively dance sessions to the electric Battle of the Bands, the festival had something for everyone.
For those who valued exercise, the possibilities were endless. From the spirited 5km “Ready, Set, Go!” run and “CrossFit by Assemble Fitness” to the gentler flows of “Yin Yoga with Namit,” there was a rhythm for every pace. Children laughed through “Poi Nation” and “Zumba with Inaya,” or tested their mettle climbing trees at Base Camp. Those who preferred to kick up their feet and relax watched MMA demonstrations by local athletes.
The festival’s wellness offerings extended far beyond movement. The Meditation Garden hummed with gentle energy during sessions like “Sound Meditation with Kerry” and “Reiki with Tas,” where beginners found stillness through sound-based practices. For ones seeking a deeper experience, “Satori” and “Hatha Yoga with Dyuti” blended mindfulness with gentle motion, offering tools attendees could carry back into their daily lives. Reflective spaces such as “Shadows & Mirrors by Venessa” created intimate moments for self-care, helping visitors shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-repair.
Creative ventures were abundant. In the Art + Soul Zone, brushstrokes, ink, and laughter filled the air during activities like “Toons with Tanmoy” or “Rickshaw Art with Protibha.” No experience was needed; it was all about the joy of expression and watching your imagination come to life in your hands. Youth dove into crafts and workshops such as “Write to Release with Kashfy,” which offered playful paths to confidence and agency.
Food was plentiful and thoughtfully curated. The “Wellness Feast Panel” shared practical tips for healthy, locally mindful eating, while stalls offered various snacks and ingredients such as brown atta, organic olive oil, and Sundarbans honey to take home. Experts in ayurveda and digestive health provided personalised guidance, helping festival-goers understand how food, timing, and ritual could sustain clarity and energy in Dhaka’s urban bustle.
“It’s an all-vegetarian menu, with zero plastic commitment,” Amani Omar, daughter of the Fest’s organiser, shared. “We’ve encouraged vendors to explore sustainable serving methods and come up with a variety of new food items.”
Sustainability was a core tenet of the Fest. Children became “Air Detectives” with Smart Air, families dug into urban gardening with Dhaka Jungle, and workshops with Sankalita introduced practical upcycling. Fashion-conscious attendees explored “Wear Plants, Not Plastic” and QAYA’s ethical fashion showcase, discovering fresh ways to align personal style with conscious living. These eco-focused sessions highlighted the truth that personal choice was intertwined with planetary health — and that small decisions could ripple outward.
Themes of connection were threaded through every corner of the event. The Flow Wellness Ambassadors Panel, Open Mic sessions, and “Share Your Healing Story” dialogues offered safe spaces for conversation and reflection. Group yoga, collaborative art, and singalongs like “Bangla Singalong with Elora” transformed individual participation into shared joy. Music brought everyone together: from the high-voltage “Battle of the Bands: Uni Jam” to Zohad’s soulful performance, attendees celebrated passion, practice, and the collective thrill of discovery.
“I love how it brings together so many options in one place,” one visitor shared. “I can try things like dance and yoga and pilates all in one weekend, which saves so much time.”
A volunteer had slightly different sentiments. “The crowd in the evenings sometimes got frustrating to manage. But the food was very good — they had a large and interesting variety.” When asked if she would return to volunteer next year, she confirmed that she would.
As the sun dipped behind the trees, the festival grounds hummed with energy, calm, and satisfaction. Dhaka Flow Fest 2025 was not just a weekend of events; it was an invitation to live fully, creatively, and consciously in a city that often demanded hustle over stillness. Whether participants came to move, meditate, create, connect, or simply breathe, the festival offered a taste of transformation and a reminder that wellness, joy, and community could coexist in every corner of urban life.