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  • June 2023
  • Tue 20
    June 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    World Refugee Day

    On June 20th, we will be celebrating the World Refugee Day in honor of the refugee who are forced to flee their country due to persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group,  and due to war or violence. Central Indiana is a home to many refugees
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  • Sat 24
    June 24, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Food Fair

    Burmese Community Center 5212 Bluff Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    A variety of authentic food from Myanmar and Southeast Asia will be available. You can either pre-order by buying tickets by calling the BACI Office or through PayPal. Various payment methods are accepted, including by Credit Card, Debit Card, Zelle: 317-739-9234, or via Venmo: 317-260-6743. All proceeds will go directly towards benefiting and impacting our
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  • July 2023
  • Wed 12
    July 12, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Fundraising Event: Food, Fun & Cultural Fair

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    On July 12, 2023, we will be hosting a Food Fair, Fun Fair & Cultural Fair at CEBC Life Center. From 12:00PM-5:00PM, we will have a family and kids friendly fun fair along with a food fair. There will be a general fee of $10, which will allow you to have access to most of
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  • Wed 12
    July 12, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Miss Myanmar Contestants Nomination/Registration Form

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Register today to become Miss Myanmar (Burmese Community in Central Indiana) Final contest will be held on July 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Qualifications and Criteria For Competition Must be of Burmese origin (Any ethnic group of Burma/Myanmar) Must be resident of Indianapolis, or Central Indiana Must be 16 years of age
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  • Wed 12
    July 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Community Music & Entertainment Night – 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Local singers and performers from Mizoram, India will bring a bled of traditional and modern music to entertain the community as we celebrate Burmese American Month - July. The event is open to the public. Tickets will be available at the entrance door. This special event has is part of a series of events designed
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  • August 2023
  • Tue 1
    Featured August 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - September 29, 2023 @ 10:00 pm

    Community Awards Dinner – 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Community Awards Dinner in celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana will be held on July 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM at CEBC Life Center located at 5610 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217. At this historic event, the outstanding Burmese individuals and organizations (all ethnic groups of Burma/Myanmar inclusively) in various
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  • Thu 3
    Featured August 3, 2023 - August 31, 2023

    I. First 30 Burmese in Central Indiana

    Please share the names of the initial 30 individuals from the Burmese community who settled in Central Indiana. Thanks in advance.  

  • Fri 4
    August 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    BACI 12th Annual Research Presentation Day

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2023, under the BACI's Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI - USA), will present their research findings and solution-oriented policy action recommendations as the culmination of a 10-week intensive scientific PAR research project.

  • September 2023
  • Sat 16
    September 16, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Name List of Master’s/Doctoral Degrees Holders – Burma Origin in Central Indaina

    Help us collect the most accurate information on the persons who have achieved their higher education with Master's Degree and/or beyond in the Burmese Community in Central Indiana (all residents of Indiana currently or previously but Burma origin). Each of these outstanding individuals will be recognized and honored at the Community Awards Dinner on September
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  • Thu 28
    Featured September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    RSVP for Community Awards Dinner

    Community Awards Dinner will be held on September 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at CEBC Life Center (5610 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217) as part of a celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana. Over 100 outstanding individuals and organizations who significantly impacted and contributed to the development
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  • February 2024
  • Sat 10
    February 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Registration: 77th Myanmar Union Day Celebration in Indianapolis and Global

    Ruth Lilly Performance Hall in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 1230 Greyhound Lane, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    We are delighted to extend our cordial invitation to a celebration of 77th Myanmar Union Day, celebrated on February 10, 2024 in Indianapolis. Myanmar Union Day is the celebration of Unity, Freedom, and Democracy. This day is also to celebrate cultural diversity and historical heritages of many ethnic and religious groups from Myanmar. This occasion
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  • July 2024
  • Tue 9
    July 9, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Celebration of Burmese American Community Month with CCEP ECI

    In honor of Burmese American Community month, July, the Civic and Cultural Program (CCEP) at Burmese American Community Institute would like to invite you to a special celebration with our English and Civic class students. We will feature interesting items, including testimonial speech and light refreshments with a taste of Burmese and Southeast Asia. We
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  • Fri 26
    July 26, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Cultural and Entertainment Night July 26

    Happy Burmese American Community Month! We are thrilled to invite all community members and friends to attend a night of Culture and Entertainment on Friday, July 26th from 5pm-9pm at CEBC Life Center. We will have various forms of entertainment, featuring live music, dances, and cultural shows, including all ethnic of Myanmar fashion to demonstrate
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  • August 2024
  • Thu 1
    August 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - October 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Nomination for 2024 Community Leader of the Year

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Community members are invited to nominate the 2024 Community Leader of the Year (both Youth and Adult categories) who have contributed and had a significant impact on our community. Please enter your nomination by October 14, 2024 via the following form. They will be honored at the Community Awards Ceremony on October 29, 2024. Thank
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  • Fri 9
    August 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    BACI 13th Annual Research Presentation Day

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2024, under the BACI's Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI - USA), will present their research findings and solution-oriented policy action recommendations for stakeholders as the culmination of a 10-week intensive scientific PAR research project. The study this summer include the following eight topics: College Going
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  • November 2024
  • Sat 2
    November 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Volunteer & Community Service Day Nov 2

    Burmese Community Center 5212 Bluff Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Please join us at the Volunteer & Community Service Day on November 2 to help prepare the BACI Campus renovation and development to serve our families and community better and impactful ways. Individuals, groups, or organizations are welcome. Each of the volunteers will be presented a T-Shirt as a gift. Please give your name here:

  • February 2025
  • Fri 14
    February 14, 2025 @ 8:00 am - February 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    RSVP for 4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar (IN-PERSON)

    Indiana University Indianapolis Campus 420 University Blvd (Campus Center), Indianapolis, IN, United States

    WELCOME to the registration page of the IN-PERSON sessions of the 4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar (Burma). If you are planning to attend only virtually, click here for more information. As Myanmar is reaching a critical junction in 2025, we hope to significantly increase in-person activities this year to make the conference more effective
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  • July 2025
  • Fri 25
    July 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    RSVP for Burmese American Community Month Celebration

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    We are thrilled to extend our cordial invitation to all community members, friends and neighbors to Burmese American Community Month celebration-- a Cultural and Entertainment Night on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 5:30pm-9:00pm at CEBC Life Center located at 5610 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217. At this special event, various forms of entertainment items
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  • October 2025
  • Fri 24
    October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    2025 Community Awards Dinner – Sponsorship Interest Form

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Kindly fill out the following form and we will be in touch shortly.

  • Fri 24
    October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    RSVP for Community Awards Dinner October 24

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    RSVP form for Community Awards Ceremony to be held on October 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the University of Indianapolis. For planning purposes, we ask that the RSVP be made by October 15, 2025.  

  • Fri 24
    October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Reserve Your Seat for 2025 Community Awards Ceremony

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Annual Community Awards Ceremony on October 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. All our partners, friends, and community members are cordially invited to join us at this event as we celebrate together our collective success in our education, economic and civic, and
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  • April 2026
  • Wed 8
    April 8 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Community Baby Shower

    2901 E Banta Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46227 2901 E Banta Rd.,, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    The Community Baby Shower, hosted by BACI, is a meaningful event designed to celebrate and support expectant parents, with a special focus on those facing financial or social challenges. Taking place on April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM, the event will feature engaging activities, informative sessions on parenting and newborn care, and the distribution of
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