About Srijon
Srijon is a social and cultural organisation dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating Bengali art, culture and heritage. We bring people together through music, literature, poetry, visual arts, study-circle, educational programmes and cultural events. Srijon also aims to engage younger generations of Bengali heritage and build stronger connections with other communities through cultural exchange, collaboration and shared understanding.
Aims and objectives
To establish a Community Interest Company for the preservation and documentation of various forms of Bengali art and cultural traditions.
To conduct workshops, seminars, and educational programs to increase awareness and understanding of Bengali art and culture.
Provide a platform for young individuals of Bengali descent to actively participate in and contribute to various cultural activities.
Organise regular events, performances, and exhibitions showcasing Bengali music, dance, poetry, literature, and visual arts.
Facilitate cultural exchange programmes and collaborations with other ethnic and mainstream communities to promote diversity and cross-cultural understanding.
Our people
One upcoming event
Sukanta Bhattacharya
To mark the centenary of Sukanta Bhattacharya, we are preparing a special publication of high literary, academic and aesthetic quality, featuring carefully selected writings, poems and contributions from renowned writers, poets and academics from Bangladesh, India, the UK and around the world.
The publication will be unveiled at a special launch event, bringing together distinguished guests, writers, academics and cultural personalities from different countries.