Events
22
Mar
Art & Culture
Bihar Diwas 2026
Following the successful celebrations in previous years, Bihar Foundation continued its tradition of commemorating Bihar Diwas 2026 with cultural and artistic programmes across 12 chapters/cities in India, with the active participation and support of chapter members. The celebrations provided a platform to showcase Bihar’s rich cultural heritage, traditional arts and crafts, and distinctive culinary traditions. Stalls featuring authentic Bihari cuisine and indigenous handicrafts were set up at various venues, allowing visitors to experience and purchase products representative of Bihar’s cultural identity. The programmes were organised across different cities as per the following schedule: 22 March 2026: Chandigarh, Goa, Mumbai, Pune and Shillong 23 March 2026: Bhopal 24 March 2026: Hyderabad 25 March 2026: Gurugram 29 March 2026: Agartala, Gujarat and Panchkula 5 April 2026: Bengaluru The celebrations witnessed encouraging public participation, with approximately 1,000 attendees in Chandigarh and more than 500 attendees in each of the other participating cities, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for Bihar’s cultural heritage and the active engagement of the Bihari diaspora across different regions.
24
Jan
Activity
Road to Entrepreneurship
Bihar Foundation Belgium chapter Successfully Hosts “Road to Entrepreneurship” Event in Schaerbeek, BelgiumWith the name “Road to Entrepreneurship” event on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at Rue de Genève 470, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 125 attendees, bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
14
Jan
Cultural
Makarsankranti programme 2026
Bihar Foundation Netherlands chapter organised Makarsankranti programme on 14.01.2026 with 200+ community members joining the event. The programme included performance, folk songs etc.
09
Jan
Activity
Opening of Bihari Food Counter
The Oman Chapter of Bihar Foundation successfully opened a Bihari Food Counter on 09.01.2026 at the Muscat Festival with the valued support of the Indian Embassy, Muscat.People from many countries, along with members of the Indian community, enthusiastically tasted and appreciated authentic Bihari delicacies such as Litti Chokha, Sattu, and other traditional items, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Bihar on an international platform.
14
Jan
Cultural
Cultural & Community Engagement
Bihar Foundation regularly organizes cultural events that showcase the rich heritage of Bihar. Lasy year, it hosted a Makar Sankranti program on 14 January 2025. at Bihar Bhawan, New Delhi, featuring folk music and traditional cuisine. In addition, souvenir hampers are distributed annually on Diwali, Holi, and during summer to prominent expatriate Biharis, complemented by regular interaction meetings with the diaspora and investors
07
Jul
Cultural
Videsh Sampark Programme
On 20 July 2024, Bihar Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, organized the ‘Videsh Sampark’ program in Patna. The one-day event was attended by senior officials of the Government of Bihar and the Ministry of External Affairs, during which various aspects of safe migration were discussed in detail.
