A concert of traditional music is the initial attraction to draw people together in public areas (markets, parks, train stations, Bus Station, Office Area, University & College campus, Hospital compound, Brothel, Auditorium, etc.). The 1 hour drama, "BANCHAR GAAN," is followed by a performer prompted and facilitated discussion session. Questions raised and answered during the performance include: What AIDS is?; How it spreads, how does not?; What should & should not be done if one is HIV positive?; What can be done for the affected one?; How to prevent AIDS?

HIV/AIDS

In more cases than not, education in Bangladesh is basically a one-way system without much reciprocity: from teacher to student, from environment to individual, from electronic media to audience. TREE is based on the premise that education would be more effective & reproductive if being based on Inter Personal Communication (IPC). ''Know AIDS for no AIDS" Theatre enjoys a rich tradition & great popularity in Bangladesh.