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A Vibrant Celebration of Culture: Vaisakhi Festival Lights Up Berne
On April 11th, the local community gathered for a vibrant celebration of Vaisakhi, the Indian harvest festival. The event, was hosted by the Indian Association Berne (IAB) with the dedicated support of the Bharatiya Association Berne (BAB).
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Get-Together 2026: A Warm Afternoon of Togetherness in BernGet-together 2026
On 29th November 2025, the Mattenhofsaal in Gümligen transformed into a vibrant celebration of light, culture and community as we gathered for Diwali Fest 2025.
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Diwali 2025
On 29th November 2025, the Mattenhofsaal in Gümligen transformed into a vibrant celebration of light, culture and community as we gathered for Diwali Fest 2025.
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Bathukamma Utsavam in Bern
On 28th September in Gümligen, families from across Switzerland gathered to celebrate Bathukamma Utsavam, hosted by the Government of Telangana, the Department of Language & Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, and IAB. The event started at 15:00 and turned into a beautiful showcase of culture, colors, and community. With vibrant Bathukamma displays, cultural programs,…
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Picnic 2025
On Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from 12:00 to 18:00, 85 members gathered at Pfadiheim Belp for our annual Summer Picnic. The sunny weather and warm company made this a perfect occasion to welcome new members and celebrate with long-standing friends. The day was filled with joy and memorable moments. A special surprise awaited the children…
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Diwali 2024
Diwali 2024 lit up our community on Saturday, November 9th, at Mattenhofsaal, Bahnhofstrasse 4, 3073 Gümligen, with over 300 members and friends in attendance. The evening began with H.E. Ambassador Mridul Kumar lighting the ceremonial candle alongside little children, delivering a moving message “Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is…
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Picnic 2024
On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, from 11:30 to 17:00, 75 members gathered at Pfadiheim Belp for our annual Summer Picnic. The day was a delightful mix of fun and laughter, featuring a spirited Antakshari competition, an exciting cricket match, and mouthwatering Indian food. We added chair games and a hilarious Kahoot quiz with special surprises,…
