সুবর্ণ জয়ন্তী · Fifty Years Together
In 2027, LMBCS celebrates fifty years of Bengali culture, community and belonging in British Columbia - alongside the generations of people who have made it possible.
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Lower Mainland Bengali Cultural Society
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50 Years
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Culture, Tradition & Bengali Excellence
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Lower Mainland Bengali Cultural Society ✳︎ 50 Years ✳︎ Culture, Tradition & Bengali Excellence ✳︎
Fifty Years in Moments
Five decades leave behind countless moments worth remembering. Here are a few milestones from the LMBCS community as we look back on fifty years together.
1977
Where It Began
A group of Bengali families comes together in Vancouver and lays the foundations for what would become the Lower Mainland Bengali Cultural Society.
2017
Forty Years Together
LMBCS marks four decades of Bengali culture and community in the Lower Mainland.
2024
Sharadotsav Recognition
LMBCS receives the Best Sharadotsav award from the Greatest Show on Earth, in association with Global Connect and Heritage Bengal Global.
Early 1980s
Passing Bangla Forward
Bengali language classes become one of LMBCS’s early initiatives, helping children growing up in Canada stay connected to their language and cultural roots.
2020
Engaged Seniors
LMBCS launches its Engaged Seniors initiative with support from the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program.
2027
The Golden Jubilee
LMBCS celebrates fifty years of Bengali culture and community in British Columbia.
Our history is still being gathered. More stories and milestones will be added as we approach our Golden Jubilee.
Where It Began
As we mark fifty years, we honour the founding members and families whose efforts created the community we continue to share today.
Founding members and families
Barun, Purnima & Shyamal Gupta
Narayan & Parbati Gupta
Matin & Nargis Ahmed
Rajendra Prasad & Kaberi Ghosh
Prasun & Suchitra Mitra
Debabrata & Samita Guha
Chinmoy & Aruna Banerjee
Sasanka & Josephine Ghatak
Arun & Mamata Dalal
Bhupati & Tapasi Dalal
Bhola & Hashi Das
Shyamali & Lee Tan
Tirthankar & Mandakranta Bose
Historical account courtesy of Dr. Tirthankar Bose, founding member of LMBCS.
Fifty Years, Remembered
Take a glimpse through fifty years of LMBCS memories.
And now, we celebrate.
Our 50th anniversary year is just beginning. Special events, performances and commemorative programming are being planned throughout 2027, with more announcements to come.
Watch this space — we can’t wait to celebrate with you.