United in Culture
- Bana Membership
- Nov 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 29, 2025
A celebration across regions that revealed the true power of community uniting us in spirit, joy, and shared heritage, and creating a sense of warmth and belonging no matter how far we may be from our roots. Deep gratitude to all regional leaders and organizing teams across regions for nurturing unity, celebrating culture, strengthening connections and uplifting our community spirit.
Our 25th milestone convention, BANA Seattle (July 30 – Aug 2, 2026), brings a global union of the community celebrating culture and legacy, journey of BANA, the joy of bridging minds across generations and continents, strengthening new and existing connections, expanding business and networking opportunities and fostering a deep sense of belonging and togetherness.
Early Bird registration goal has been reached and over half of the BANA-negotiated rate rooms are already booked. The limited Early Bird window has been extended for a few more days. We look forward to celebrating together and please register at www.bana.org
Welcome to Seattle BANA 2026
Toronto
The Festival of Lights shone brightly in Toronto as Bunts Canada hosted their magnificent Deepavali 2025 gala on November 1st, with an attendance soaring past 310! This was more than an event; it was an exuberant homecoming saturated with pure joy, infectious cheer, and heartening warmth, marking a special opportunity for families to unite and share in the celebration. From the dazzling music, dynamic singing, and vibrant dance floors to the delicious food and wine, the evening was a powerful celebration of Bunt culture, tradition, and shared passion. A resounding success, the high-energy merry-making and dancing didn't stop until the festive, late hours!
Organizing Committee:
Praveen & Niketha Shetty, Karunakar & Jayanthi Shetty, Abhinav, Nalini & Adira Shetty, Ankith & Pooja Shetty
Backdrop design and setup: Swati Shetty (Toronto)
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