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Mohona - A Bangla Association in Thailand |
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“ Bangla Thai Mohona ” was born in the year 2004 as a result of the initiative taken by few Bengal loving people living in Thailand with an objective to :-
- Promote philanthropic activities and help the members to promote their activities resulting in the well being of the society.
- Facilitate understanding and fraternity between the people of Thailand and people of Bengal.
- Promote Cultural heritage of Bengal
This organization is registered with Cultural Ministry in Thailand in the name of Bangla Thai Mohona ( Mohona )
During last 3 years Mohona has organized a lot of events in Thailand :- - 15 social get togethers - On two occasions Mr Subrato Mukherji (Mayor of Kolkata) and Mr Ashok Bhattacharyya ( Minister for Rural &Urban Development , Govt of West Bengal) also joined them.
- 3 community Lunches - 3 times which saw a huge participation of 800-1200 people
- 6 cultural nights with Local talents - Staged 2 Bengali dramas with Bengal loving people in Thailand
- Published 2 Souvenirs – one was inaugurated by Mr Deepak Mittal ( President of Indo Thai Chamber of commerce & Director AV Birla Group ) and other one by Mr Sivnath Rai Bajaj ( Renowned Industrialist )
- Organised Durga Puja , Luxmi puja and Swaraswati puja in Devmandir ( 2004 -2005 ) . This year again the same are being organized . For proper rituals they call Priests from either from India or from Bangladesh every year.
- Organized a cultural night with famous folk song artist Mr Swapan Basu on 27th August 2006
Executive committe 2006 Click here to read Articles contributed by various members of Mohona.
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