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Join Our Community

Whether you've just landed in Madrid or have called it home for years, there's a seat at our table for you. Join hundreds of Bengali families celebrating culture, friendship and belonging — far from home, yet right at home.

500+

Members & Families

12+

Events Every Year

100%

Volunteer-Run

Free

To Get Started

Why Join Us?

Membership is about more than a name on a list — it's a network of friends, mentors and neighbours who show up for one another.

Festivals & Celebrations

Priority access and member pricing for Durga Pujo, Poila Boishakh, Saraswati Pujo and every cultural night we host.

A Real Support Network

Help with paperwork, housing tips, job leads and a friendly hand whenever life in a new country feels overwhelming.

Language & Culture

Bengali language classes for kids, music and dance workshops, and storytelling sessions that keep our roots alive.

Food & Adda

Regular potlucks, picnics and adda evenings where the conversation flows as freely as the cha and mishti.

Give Back

Volunteer for events, mentor newcomers, and take part in charity drives that support both Madrid and Bengal.

Members-Only Meetups

Exclusive family days, day trips around Spain and seasonal get-togethers reserved just for our members.

How to Join

Becoming a member takes just a few minutes — here's how it works.

1

Sign Up

Fill in the short membership form below or email us. Tell us a little about yourself and how you'd like to get involved.

2

Say Hello

We'll add you to our community WhatsApp group and newsletter so you never miss an event or announcement.

3

Come Along

Join us at your first gathering. Bring your family, bring a friend — you'll feel at home from the very first adda.

Our Community Guidelines

A few simple promises keep our community warm, safe and welcoming for everyone. By joining, you agree to live by them.

Respect Everyone

Treat every member with kindness regardless of age, background, religion or opinion. Harassment of any kind is never tolerated.

Keep It Safe

Look out for one another, especially children and elders. Report any concerns to a committee member promptly.

Communicate with Care

Keep group chats friendly and on-topic. No spam, no hate speech, and no party politics or religious disputes.

Celebrate Together

Participate, volunteer and share the joy. Our community thrives when everyone pitches in, big or small.

Read the Full Community Rules

Download our complete community guidelines and code of conduct (PDF) to learn everything about membership, conduct and how we keep our family thriving.

Download Rules (PDF)

Membership Options

Choose the level that suits you. Every contribution helps us host bigger and better events — but you're always welcome, whatever you choose.

Friend

Stay connected

Free
  • Community newsletter
  • WhatsApp group access
  • Open to all public events
Join for Free
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Family

€30 / year
  • Everything in Friend
  • Member pricing on all events
  • Free kids' language classes
  • Members-only meetups
  • Voting rights at the AGM
Become a Member

Patron

Power our mission

€100 / year
  • Everything in Family
  • Named thanks at our events
  • Reserved seating at Pujo
  • Support our charity work
Become a Patron

Sign Up to Join

Fill in the form and we'll be in touch within a few days. Prefer email? Reach us directly any time.

By submitting, you agree to follow our community guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be Bengali to join?

Not at all! Anyone who loves Bengali culture and shares our values is warmly welcome — friends, partners and the simply curious included.

Is there a membership fee?

You can join as a Friend completely free. Paid tiers are optional and help fund our events and community programmes.

I'm new to Madrid. Can you help me settle in?

Absolutely. Many of our members arrived knowing no one. We'll connect you with people who can help with the practical side of settling in.

How often do you meet?

We host something most months — from major festivals to casual adda evenings and family day trips. There's always a next gathering.