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Cultural
Association of Bengal was formed by a few enthusiast
Bengali immigrants in new York in the year 1971. In
course of time, the small organization has spread into
a large tree and branched out to entire North America
in United States of America and Canada, with a vision
to cross cultural interaction and appreciation
with particular emphasis on the literature, art and
the cultural heritage of Bengal. The Association consists
of members who believe in the objectives and aims of
the Association as laid down in the Constitution and
as amended from time to time, joined the Association
by signing a declaration agreeing to support those objectives
and aims, and paid the required subscription. The executive
functions of the Association are performed by the Executive
Committee elected by, from and among the members biannually
in manners specified by the Constitution.
The
mission of the Association are :
- Promote appreciation of Bengali culture and heritage
through cultural, social and recreational programs;
- Publish and circulate general and cultural news;
- Open Bengali language classes or schools for children
and non-Bengalis;
- Establish contacts/affiliations with organizations
with similar vision and aims in North America and
abroad;
- Undertake other activities pertaining to the objectives
of the Association, like helping and arranging to
organize a yearly North American Bengali Conference;
- Establish a central library and Bengali heritage
museum in North America
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