Tickets and Schedules
FREE entry to the Pavilion where you can indulge in The Grand Ilish Utsav, Literature Meet, Next Gen activities, Treasure Island Shopping bonanza, And many more engaging meetups.
Who we are
AoB is a collaborative endeavor driven by the desire to create an inclusive and vibrant Bengali community. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of connection, celebration, and empowerment. Your participation adds resonance to our collective voice...
Vision & Mission
One Platform for all Bengalis
Vision : AoB is dedicated to nurturing and advancing BengaliCulture, preserving our rich Heritage, and promoting a spirit of Innovation. Mission: AoB aspires to strengthen the Bengali community, cultivate belonging, and catalyze inclusion through providing a common platform.
Core Values
Cohesive Community, Harmony, Inclusion, Transparency, Respect & Accountability Open to Individuals, Families, Groups and Associations passionate about Bengali culture, literature arts
How We Operate
Membership: AOB is open to all individuals who identify with the Bay Area Bengali community and support our goals. Members will have the opportunity to participate in events, shape the organization's direction, and enjoy exclusive benefits. Governance and executive functions: AOB will be governed by an elected board of directors and run by functional committees. These groups will be responsible for decision-making, event planning, financial management, and ensuring the organization aligns with its mission.
FAQ
Our Initial setup
To establish a strong foundation, the founding members will appoint the first set of committee leaders. These committees will be instrumental in developing core programs and activities.
How can you get involved
Cultural Celebration: Organize an annual event highlighting Bengali traditions, festivals, arts, and literature. Community Support: Create support systems for new Bay Area Bengali residents, students, and professionals. Collaboration: Partner with other local Bengali organizations and cultural groups to amplify our reach and impact. Volunteer: Offer your time and skills to support our various committees and initiatives. Spread the Word: Help us raise awareness about AOB within the Bay Area Bengali community. Let's Build a Stronger Community Together.
Our Roadmap - A Coffee House
Building together: Initiate with year round Bay Area based events Evolve to hosting grand scale annual event every year Create a physical Bengali Center for cultural activities, sports and community building
Our Donors
| Aparna & Sangram Ganguly | Amrita Paul & Sudipto Mukhopadhyay |
| Bitan & Chandan Biswas | Chandreyee & Bibek Das |
| Piali & Sudipto Chakrabarti | Poushali & Sumit De Bhaumik |
| Ratan Banik | Samita Sen |
| Sharmistha & Rajib Maitra | Shuvra & Shouvik Ray |
| Sucheta Roy & Abhijit Dutta | Sunanda & Ranjit K Chakravorti |
| Swati Chakraborty & Shuvayu Kanjilal | Swati & Prithviraj Banerjee |
| Urmi & Judhajit Chakraborty | |
The Coffee House
A Place for Bengalis, by Bengalis
Imagine a place where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the warmth of nostalgia, where conversations flow as freely as ideas, and where the spirit of the Bengali community thrives. The Bengali Coffee House is more than just a café—it's a cultural hub, a meeting ground, and a home away from home.
How You Can Be a Part of This Movement
💡 Join the Team: Help us shape the vision and build the foundation of the Bengali Coffee House. Your expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm can bring this dream to life. 💰 Fundraising: Every great idea needs support. Be a part of something bigger—contribute and help us turn this vision into reality. 📊 Financial Model: We're open to ideas! How can we create a self-sustaining coffee house in the Bay Area? Share your insights and let's make it happen together. 🤝 Platform Partnership: This is a collaborative space. AoB provides the platform—you bring the passion. Let's build something that represents our community's spirit and creativity. 📣 Spread the Word: This is OUR dream. Can't we make it happen—TOGETHER?
Our Roadmap: A Community-Driven Bengali Coffee House
🚀 Phase 1: Bringing People Together Host year-round Bengali cultural events in the Bay Area—celebrating our heritage, art, and traditions. 🎭 Phase 2: Scaling Up Expand into a large-scale annual Bengali festival, a grand celebration of food, literature, music, and sports. 🏡 Phase 3: The Coffee House Becomes Reality Establish a physical Bengali Center—a permanent space for cultural activities, intellectual discussions, sports, and community gatherings.
