Bengali Association of Western Australia

A home away from home for Bengalis in Western Australia

Who we are

What began with a handful, now a vibrant cultural family, thousands strong.

We are a growing community. What started with couple of migrant families four decades ago has developed into a vibrant socio-cultural organization. We thrive by welcoming new people in, fostering our integration into the wider West Australian community, cherishing our ethnic heritage and contributing in our own way to build a multi-cultural Western Australia.

Through the year

What we celebrate

Pujas & Festivals

Durga Puja, our flagship – plus Saraswati, Kali & Lakshmi Puja in the heart of Perth.

Cultural Nights

From the land of Tagore – Rabindra Jayanti, dance, music and our Annual Cultural Night.

Sports & Social

Badminton, Cricket, Chess, the annual picnic, Run for a Reason, blood donation drives – community in action.

Save the Date

Upcoming events

BAWA Badminton & Wellbeing Day 2026

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OUR MAGAZINE

Oikyotaan

Issue 2025

Durga Puja Edition

ISsue 2024

Cultural Night Special

ISSUE 2023

Anniversary Issue

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Become part of the family

Become part of our warm and welcoming community. Experience the joy of celebrating Bengali traditions and building lasting friendships with Bengalis in Western Australia.

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Key Events

We love celebrations and host several big events throughout the year to uphold our social and cultural legacy and customs.

Puja and Festivals

We celebrate Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Kali Puja and Bijoya Doshomi at the heart of Perth, Western Australia. Durga Puja is our biggest flagship event that attracts more than 3000 footfalls over three days.

Cultural Celebrations

Being from the land of Tagore, cultural celebrations with all shapes and forms of performing arts including dance, music, drama are at the core of our essence. We celebrate Rabindra Jayanti, as well as Annual Cultural Night as our one of the flagship events.

Sports and Social

We organise various sports and social events including Badminton tournament, Picnic, Run for a reason, blood donations etc. Our annual picnic is a much awaited event for the members to join with families and have fun.

Social Projects & Initiatives

Our humble contribution to wider community

At BAWA, while upholding our Bengali culture and legacy for more than three decades, we have also demonstrated our sense of responsibility to the wider community time and again – be it fundraising for bush fire victims, relief work during COVID19, blood donation, HBF Run for reason, or actively participating in wider community welfare initiatives.

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