News & Events
Rabindranath Tagore & Kazi Nazrul Islam Birth Anniversary 2025
Date: 1.6.2025 (Sunday)
Time: 16.00 – 20.30 EEST
Venue: Espoo International School, Lillhemtintie 1, 02250, ESPOO
Join us for an exciting Open Event celebrating creativity, talent, and tradition!
Event Schedule:
- Drawing Competition: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Watch young artists bring their imagination to life on canvas.
- Cultural Programs: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Enjoy a delightful lineup of music, dance, and performances showcasing diverse cultural expressions.
Also Featuring:
- Food Stalls – Savor delicious local and international flavors
- Handicrafts Stalls – Explore beautiful handmade creations
- Art Exhibition – Discover inspiring works by talented artists
All are welcome! Come and be part of an evening full of colors, flavors, and vibrant performances.
Register here
2 Feb 2025, 1230-1730 EET @ Haukilahden monitoimitalo Espoo
BAF Saraswati Puja 2025
Bondhugan,
SAVE THE DATE!
Date: 2.2.2025 (Sunday)
Time: 1230 – 1730
Venue: Espoo International School, Lillhemtintie 1, 02250, ESPOO
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/bengaliassociationfinland/BSP-25
Registration deadline: 26.1.2025
You can also scan the QR code in the FLYER to register for the event.
Chanda:
BAF Member (18+) : 5 (5.5)€
BAF Nonmember (18+) : 10 (11)€
0 – 17 years : FREE
The amounts in parentheses are when paying via either Epassi/Smartum/Edenred apps.
Hope to see you all there.
Regards,
Team BAF
Recognition of BAF in Srijan Sharad Purashkar 2024
Bengali Association of Finland’s 2024 Durga Puja has been awarded the 'Srijonshilotay Sera' (Best Creativity) prize from Srijan Reality as a part of Srijan Sharad Purashkar 2024.
This is a competition that recognizes the best Durga Pujas celebration that happens Overseas.
Several Durga Pujas across US, UK, Spain, UAE, Australia, Mexico, Singapore, Poland, Canada, Japan, Finland (and possibly other countries) were evaluated, and the jury awarded 3 associations with the 'Best Creativity' award. Bengali Association of Finland aka BAF is one of them.
The jury was impressed by the way, BAF represented their central theme of 'Journey of Bengali Movies' across different platforms especially in the aesthetic decoration of the venue.
The submitted video can be seen in the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/117fSfun7xkEm83oLQrD45HFIsoUmgTLB
5 Oct 2024, 1700-2200 EEST @ Nöykkiön Nuorisotila Espoo
BAF Mahalaya 2024
Bondhugan,
আশ্বিনের শারদপ্রাতে বেজে উঠেছে আলোক-মঞ্জীর;
ধরণীর বহিরাকাশে অন্তরিত মেঘমালা;
প্রকৃতির অন্তরাকাশে জাগরিত জ্যোতির্ময়ী জগন্মাতার আগমন বার্তা।
আনন্দময়ী মহামায়ার পদধ্বনি অসীম ছন্দে বেজে উঠে রূপলোক ও রসলোকে আনে নব ভাবমাধুরীর সঞ্জীবন।
Mahalaya is a Sanskrit word derived from ‘maha’, meaning great, and ‘alaya’, meaning abode. This abode is no ordinary dwelling. It is the residence of the great souls. Mahalaya is a kind of an oratorical invocation of the goddess Durga, the feminine force behind the cosmos, to descend the earth. Through the rendition of Sanskrit chants like- ‘Jago tumi jago’, Arise, o thou arise, the goddess is invoked and invited to save us from the ‘asuric forces’ (evil powers or demons) that hound us.
Let's Celebrate together Mahalaya, which heralds the advent of goddess Durga also marks the beginning of ‘Devi’ paksha.
When: 05.10.2024, 1700-2200
Where: Nöykkiön nuorisotila, Oxfotintie 4, 02360 Espoo
Chanda/Participatory contributions
18+ years: 15(16)€ for BAF member
18+ years: 20(21.5)€ for BAF nonmember
13-17 years and Students with ID: 10(11)€
7-12 years: 5(5.5)€
0-6 years: FREE
The amounts in parentheses are those when paying via Epassi/Smartum/Edenred apps
Pay your participatory contribution using the following details. Kindly also share your payment receipt if possible, to the BAF treasurer at treasurer@bafin.fi.
Bank transfer:
Account name : BENGALI ASSOCIATION OF FINLAND RY
Account number : FI53 1544 3000 2470 85
Reference Number : 2024055
OR
Epassi/Smartum/Edenred: Search for 'Bengali Association of Finland ry' and pay the relevant amount
Last Date of Registration is 22nd September 2024.
Click the Link to Register: https://form.jotform.com/bengaliassoci.../BAF-MAHALAYA24-REG
Come one Come All !!!!
Best,
Team BAF
11 Aug 2024 • 12:00 onwards EEST @ Oittaa Outdoor Recreational Center ESPOO
BAF Picnic Day 2024
Bondhugan,
BAF is happy to announce a PICNIC DAY outing @ Oittaa outdoor recreation center, Kunnarlantie 33, 02740 ESPOO
If you would like to join us, please fill up the form with no. of participants (for FOOD COUNT ONLY) by 07.08.2024
https://form.jotform.com/BAF_info/baf-picnic-2024
BAF will sponsor some salad, potatoes, chips, soft drinks and sausages for lunch. You can also bring your own snacks.
Thanks & Regards,
Team BAF
HUOM: If the Finnish weather surprises us at the last minute there might be a need to change the date. But let’s hope for the best.
1 June 2024 • 16:00-21:00 EEST @ EIS
BAF Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti 2024
You are cordially invited to a mesmerizing evening of Rabindra Nazrul Sandhya, a celebration of the timeless works of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Entry: FREE
Registration link: https://forms.gle/BQMd3qizm9EL2gsD6
Its a free event but please fill the form to make the plan better and make the event successful
Join us for an enchanting journey through the poetic verses and melodious compositions of these two literary giants. Experience the richness of Bengali culture through captivating performances and Savour the taste of Bengali delicacies. Do visit our Art wall depicting the work of these two legends
Let us come together to honor their legacies and celebrate the profound impact of their art on our lives.
13 April 2024 • 11:00-16:00 EEST @ Haukilahden monitoimitalo Espoo
BAF Poila Baisakh 2024
Bengali Association of Finland ry (BAF) cordially invites you along with your family and friends to celebrate BENGALI NEW YEAR with Lunch, Adda, Hashi and Sangskritik anusthan.
SAVE THE DATE….
Date: 13.04.2024 (Saturday)
Time: 11-16
Venue: Haukilahden Monitoimitalo, Toppelundintie 13, 02170 Espoo
Chanda: Member: 17€/adult, Non-member: 20€/adult
Student discounted price: 17€/adult member price with student id
13-18 yrs: 17€
6-12 yrs: 10€
0-5 yrs: FREE
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/BAF_info/BNY-1431
Registration deadline: 07.04.2024 until 2200 hrs
You can either pay with Bank transfer or Epassi/Smartum/Edenred apps. For app users, kindly search for ‘Bengali Association of Finland ry’ and pay the relevant amount.
Best regards,
Team BAF
