Udayan

Oxfordshire Bengali Cultural Society

Aims and objectives

    Uniting Bengali families and other interested groups or individuals irrespective race, religion and nationality to promote rich and vibrant identity of Bengali culture

     Raising awareness of various aspects of Bengali culture by preserving its heritage and promoting Bengali language, social values in a multicultural society in Oxfordshire.                             

     Organising and celebrating various social, cultural and religious events for the whole cross section of the communities to enrich our lives amongst this ethnic diversity e.g. organising musical concerts, poetry reading, celebrating the Bengali New Year Day, the Saraswati Puja (paying homage to the goddess of learning) etc.   

     Promoting understanding, harmony and bring in unity amongst various communities in Oxfordshire representing diversified racial, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds e.g. organising literary events, seminars based on the songs, poetry, of the great, poet philosopher, Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. His work is fervent with the note compassionate humanity championing world peace. This is most appropriate in today's world of unrest and global tension. Not to mention, the powerful writings of Kazi Nazrul Islam and other renowned authors whose writings transcend the barriers of race, culture and religion to spread the message of peace and universality are to be included.

     Encouraging members in the organization to take active role in community regeneration by engaging them in social and welfare activities e.g. assisting less deprived or less privileged members of the community to access mainstream services, translating, helping with reading and writing etc.