Street vendors and food vans in front of schools never get an old thing. I still look forward to buying random candies, snacks, toys, and fruits while picking up my son from school.
It feels like a treasure hunt!
Recently, a candy van stopped beside the school campus and I had to see what he was selling. Surprisingly, they were Sesame and Dragon Beard Candy.
The first one I have shown in the video is called 'Tiler Khaja' in Bangla. It's a sesame sugar candy. Too sweet for my age but when we were children, it was one of our favorites.
The second one is called 'Shawn Papri' in Bangla. It's a sugary candy with added flavor and cornstarch. It's so fluffy and melts in the mouth, such a nice treat.
Both of the sweet snacks brought back our childhood memories. Back then we did not have many options and these local handmade candies were the best treat for the day.
I'm glad I have found them because they are not easy to get from the local vendors. People are now more into fancy snacks so the local makers are lost in time.
These are not that healthy and don't work in a properly hygienic environment. But they were our childhood favorite, local delights, and preserver of our culture. I wish these local sweets and food would be around for many many years, forever would be the best.
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