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SUMMARY:Banga Utsov
DESCRIPTION:🎉  Banga NextGen’s biggest event of the year! 🎉 \nJoin us on May 17th from 4 PM – 10 PM at Tagore Hall for an unforgettable evening filled with music\, dance\, food\, and fun for all ages! \nWhether you’re coming with family or flying solo\, this vibrant celebration of Bengali culture has something for everyone — kids’ activities\, shopping stalls\, delicious dinner\, and an amazing lineup of in-house and community performances. 🎶🛍️🍛 \n🎟️ Tickets:\n$40 – Adult Early Bird Special discount  (dinner included)\n$30 – Members (dinner included)\n$30 – General Adult (dinner NOT included)\n$25 – Students & Children (dinner included) \nThis is more than just an event — it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss. Come support our performers\, connect with friends old and new\, and celebrate the joy of being Bengali-American. Register now as spots are limited! \nRegister via credit/debit card on this page or fill out this form to pay via Zelle or Venmo.
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/banga-utsov/
LOCATION:Tagore Hall\, 269 Cedar Grove Ln\, Somerset\, NJ\, 08873\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Showcase,NJ Meets
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SUMMARY:Banga Utsav
DESCRIPTION:Our biggest event of the year!
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/banga-utsav/
CATEGORIES:Creative Showcase,NJ Meets
ORGANIZER;CN="Banga NextGen":MAILTO:contact@banganextgen.org
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SUMMARY:Bengali New Year Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for belated Bengali New Year celebrations! We’re excited to come together to celebrate our community and culture over some delicious Bengali food at Masalawala & Sons. \nThis dinner is $25 for Banga Nextgen members and $40 for non-members. All are asked to venmo $40 to secure their spot. Members will be refunded the $15 difference on Tuesday! To learn more about become a member of the Banga Nextgen community\, please visit banganextgen.org/membership or the link above. \nThis event is hosted by Banga NextGen: We’re a community dedicated to connecting 2nd generation Bengali-Americans. Our mission is to create spaces where people can network\, share experiences\, and celebrate our vibrant culture and dual identities. For more information visit banganextgen.org.
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/bengali-new-year-dinner/
CATEGORIES:NY Meets
ORGANIZER;CN="Banga NextGen":MAILTO:contact@banganextgen.org
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SUMMARY:Q1 Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Banga NextGen’s First-Ever Town Hall! \nWe’re kicking off 2025 with a major milestone — our very first Banga NextGen Town Hall! \nOn April 7th\, we’re bringing together members of our growing Bengali-American community to reflect on everything we’ve built in the first quarter of the year — and to share what’s ahead for the rest of 2025. \nAt the town hall\, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at: \n\n\nWhat we’ve accomplished so far in Q1 \n\n\nOur vision and goals for the rest of the year \n\n\nUpcoming events and initiatives \n\n\nHow you can get involved and help shape the future of Banga NextGen \n\n\nWhether you’ve been with us since day one or are just getting to know us\, this is your chance to connect\, contribute\, and be part of something bigger. \nLet’s build the next generation of Bengali-American community — together. \nRegister via this zoom link! 
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/q1-town-hall/
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SUMMARY:BNG Book Club Presents: The Magnificent Ruins by Nayantara Roy
DESCRIPTION:The Magnificent Ruins by Nayantara Roy follows Lila\, an Indian American woman who travels back to Kolkata after inheriting her family’s ancestral home. In the process\, she confronts long-hidden stories\, tangled family relationships\, and the weight of identity and belonging across continents. The novel explores how history\, memory\, and home shape the choices we make and the secrets we carry. \nOur book club had the chance to host Nayantara Roy for a virtual discussion\, and the conversation was one of our most engaging yet. Members were especially struck by the dramatic wedding scenes and the unforgettable house fire\, moments that sparked debate about family ties\, loyalty\, and what it takes for old secrets to finally come to light. Many of us also connected with Lila’s journey of navigating cultural distance\, balancing her life in the United States with her roots in India\, and learning what it means to come home. \nReaders beyond our club have praised Roy’s debut for its rich detail and emotional depth. One reviewer noted how the crumbling house felt like “a character of its own\, carrying generations of memory and silence.” Another highlighted the way Roy builds tension across the novel\, writing that “the payoff is worth every moment of buildup.” Even those who found the pacing slow in the beginning agreed that the emotional revelations landed powerfully. \nIf you haven’t yet picked up The Magnificent Ruins\, you can find it in hardcover\, ebook\, or audiobook here\, and join us for our next discussion. Should you need help obtaining a copy\, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help coordinate lending\, borrowing\, or sourcing the book! \nThis novel is a powerful blend of family drama and personal reflection\, and we’d be thrilled to see The Magnificent Ruins become one of those reads that stays with you long after the last page. Keep an eye on our Book Club announcements for future discussions! \nHappy reading! 📚\n— The Banga NextGen Book Club Team
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/book-club-magnificent-ruins-nayantara-roy/
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CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Amar Bhasha\, Amar Utshob
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bengali Language and Culture at Saraswati Pujo! \n“Amar Bhasha\, Amar Utshob” is a workshop to celebrate Bengali language and the spirit of Saraswati Pujo. We’ll be teaching kids about the history of Ekushe February (International Mother Language Day) and the Bengali Language Movement. \nThe workshop will include a “Hather Lekha” activity where the kids will learn to write their name and favorite Bangla words in Bangla. \nWe’ll be hosting our second “Amar Bhasha\, Amar Utshob” workshop at Maitree Association of America’s Saraswati Puja on February 16th\, 2025 at Tagore Hall\, 269 Cedar Grove Ln\, Somerset\, NJ 08873 \nThis event is recommended for kids aged 8+
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/amar-bhasha-amar-utshob-2/
LOCATION:Tagore Hall\, 269 Cedar Grove Ln\, Somerset\, NJ\, 08873\, United States
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SUMMARY:Amar Bhasha\, Amar Utshob
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bengali Language and Culture at Saraswati Pujo! \n“Amar Bhasha\, Amar Utshob” is a workshop to celebrate Bengali language and the spirit of Saraswati Pujo. We’ll be teaching kids about the history of Ekushe February (International Mother Language Day) and the Bengali Language Movement. \nThe workshop will include a “Hather Lekha” activity where the kids will learn to write their name and favorite Bangla words in Bangla. \nWe’ll be hosting our first “Amar Bhasha\, Amar Utshob” workshop at Somerset Bengali Association’s Saraswati Puja on January 25th\, 2025 at JP Case Middle School\, 301 Case Blvd\, Flemington\, NJ 08822. \nThis event is recommended for kids aged 8+
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/amar-bhasha-amar-utshob/
LOCATION:JP Case Middle School\, 301 Case Blvd\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Geet Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year on a high note! 🎶 \nCome ready to belt out your favorite tunes and meet some amazing new people! \nJoin us for our Meet & Geet Karaoke Night at RPM Underground 🎤 \n🎟️ Tickets are $30 and cover Karaoke and one drink. We’re also asking that everyone bring at least one canned good to donate to City Harvest\, but the more cans the merrier! \nLets start the year together through music\, laughter\, and giving back to our community! \nBuy Tickets Here
URL:https://www.banganextgen.org/event/meet-and-geet/
LOCATION:RPM Underground\, 246 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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