AAVAN ASSAM ASSOCIATION OF VANCOUVER
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OUR CULTURE · OUR COMMUNITY

A little closer to Assam. A lot closer together.

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A home for Assamese culture, celebrations, friendships and community life across British Columbia.

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ABOUT AAVAN

Rooted in Assam.
Connected in BC.

AAVAN brings together Assamese people, families and friends of Assam to celebrate our heritage and build a welcoming community in British Columbia.

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AAVAN community members and children in colourful traditional clothing, posing together at a celebration
Celebrating our heritage
AAVAN members and families of different generations together at a community gathering
Growing together as a community

WHAT WE DO

Celebrate. Connect. Belong.

01 / CELEBRATE

Keep traditions alive

Experience Bihu, Assamese music, food and cultural celebrations.

 02 / CONNECT

Find your community

Share moments and build friendships across British Columbia.

 03 / PARTICIPATE

Be part of the story

Join gatherings and help strengthen connections across generations.

WHAT'S ON

Good times.
Better together.

Cultural celebrations, community gatherings and occasions to meet old friends and make new ones.

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DISCOVER ASSAM

The place that
stays with us.

From the Brahmaputra and sweeping tea gardens to music, food and festival traditions — explore the stories and landscapes that connect us to Assam.

Discover Assam
Tea gardens in Assam
A heritage worth sharing across generations.

MEMBERSHIP

This is your community.
Be part of it.

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AAVAN membership helps sustain our celebrations, community events and connections. Choose the annual plan that fits you, and take part in something meaningful.

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Membership Plan Family
Best for Families joining and participating together in the AAVAN community.
Annual Fee $40 per year
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Membership Plan Working Adult
Best for Individual working members who want to stay connected and participate in community life.
Annual Fee $25 per year
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Membership Plan Independent Student
Best for Students building community, connections and belonging in British Columbia.
Annual Fee $15 per year
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Your place in the community is here. Choose the membership that fits you and complete your application online.
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