The Hong Kong Bengali Association (HKBA), a very vibrant Bengali organization, was formed in Dec 1998, thanks to the vision, personal initiative and determination of its founding members. Prior to this the Bengali community in Hong Kong was rather loosely structured with somewhat limited reach and access, although it did get together on a handful of occasions each year. The desire to cradle and nurture our rich culture even outside our homeland provided the impetus for the formation of this Association.