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Indian Association Luxembourg asbl (IAL) is a non-profit making cultural organisation incorporated in 1991.

IAL's mission is to enhance awareness of the rich heritage of India to our hosts and fellow communities in Luxembourg through various events cel

24/06/2026

🇱🇺 Schéinen Nationalfeierdag!🇱🇺

🇱🇺✨ A Night of Pride & Celebration: Indian Community at the Luxembourg National Day Torchlight Procession! ✨🇮🇳

What an unforgettable evening! The Indian community in Luxembourg came together with immense pride and enthusiasm to participate in the traditional Torchlight Procession (Fackelzuch) on the eve of Luxembourg National Day.

From the stunning visuals to the electrifying energy, here is how our community shone bright:

- A Beautiful Display of Unity: Each participant formed a vibrant structure with various different elements—carrying brilliant fired torchlights 🗽, holding high both Indian 🇮🇳 and Luxembourgish 🇱🇺 flags, showcasing a beautiful array of bandanas , and welcoming the crowd with a traditional Namaste 🙏.

- Dance at the Grand Stage: Our incredible dancers brought the rhythm of India to the heart of the city! They performed a lively Garba in front of the main stage for all the sitting dignitaries.

- The Heartbeat of the Parade: Keeping our spirits sky-high throughout the route were our two phenomenal Punjabi Dhol players. Their high-octane drumming skills had everyone cheering the entire way.

- A Token of Royal Gratitude: In a deeply proud moment, the President of our association Sahil Goel presented a special gift to the Grand Duke🤴 and Grand Duchess 🫅, offering a token of gratitude to the Royal Family on behalf of the entire community.

- Our Little Superstars: A massive, special thanks to all the kids who also participated with complete zeal. Your energy and smiles were truly the highlight of the night!

🍦 To everyone who came forward dressed in gorgeous Indian costumes: you all definitely deserve a massive treat for beating the heat yesterday and representing our culture so brilliantly!
Gopi Radhakrishnan
Selvaraj Alagumalai
Sujatha Selvaraj

Check out some of the best glimpses from the night below! 👇📸

#ᴘʀᴏᴜᴅᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛ

India in Belgium (Embassy of India, Brussels)
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

12/04/2026

🕯️ Tribute to the Nightingale of Versatility 🕯️

“A voice that transcended borders, a spirit that never aged.”

It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that the Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL) joins the global community in mourning the passing of the legendary Smt. Asha Bhosle ji.

For over 80 years, Asha ji was not just a singer, but a cultural phenomenon. Her voice was the heartbeat of Indian cinema, evolving effortlessly from the classical depth of the 50s to the vibrant energy of the modern era. With over 12,000 songs across countless languages, she held the world in her palm, proving that music is a universal language that knows no boundaries.

A Legacy Beyond Compare:

The Voice of Resilience: Having started her career in the shadow of giants, she carved a niche that was entirely her own—daring, experimental, and soulful.

A Cultural Ambassador: From her historic Guinness World Record to her international collaborations, she brought Indian music to the global stage with grace and fire.

An Inspiration to Millions: Her zest for life, her passion for culinary arts, and her unwavering dedication to her craft serve as a beacon for the diaspora and music lovers everywhere.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, especially to her children and grandchildren, and to the millions of fans whose lives were touched by her melodies.

Though the mortal journey of this "Queen of Melody” has ended, her voice remains eternal. Every time a needle drops on a record or a melody fills a room, Asha ji will be there.

Om Shanti.🙏

25/03/2026

What a vibrant series of events! The Philharmonie Luxembourg / Luxembourg Philharmonic is hosting an incredible lineup for their "𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰" series, focusing on "𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮" - (𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢).

If you are planning to attend or just want to mark your calendar, here is the schedule and the list of featured artists:

Upcoming event schedule: https://www.philharmonie.lu/en/programme/2025-26/subscriptions/echoes-of-india-0000013e00000532

1. Date: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵
Artist / Performance: 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹

2. Date: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱p
Artist / Performance: 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗷 - The Sound of Modern India

3. Date: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵
Artist / Performance: 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿 presents "Chapters"
Anoushka Shankar

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
The lineup offers a beautiful mix of traditional and contemporary Indian influences:
- 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹: A Franco-Syrian flutist and composer whose work often explores the intersection of Middle Eastern traditions and Indian rhythmic structures.

- 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗷: This group focuses on the fusion of modern electronic sounds with the deep-rooted traditions of Indian classical music.

- 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿: A world-renowned sitar player and composer. Her «𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨» project is a deeply personal evolution of her work, continuing the legacy of her father, 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿, while carving her own path.

Indian Association Luxembourg is proud to collaborate with Philharmonie Luxembourg for promoting the lineup of the Indian Music in Luxembourg 🇮🇳🇱🇺

21/03/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak✨

As the beautiful month of Ramadan comes to a close, the Indian Association Luxembourg wishes you and your family a very happy and blessed Eid al-Fitr.

May your day be filled with the warmth of community, the joy of togetherness, and the sweetness of shared celebrations. Let’s carry the spirit of peace and harmony into the year ahead!

20/03/2026

🌼 Greetings on Chaitra Sukladi, Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh, Sajibu Cheiraoba & the beginning of Chaitra Navratri 🌸

From the Indian Association Luxembourg IAL 🇮🇳🇱🇺

As we welcome the sacred transition into the Hindu New Year across many regions of India, we celebrate a beautiful tapestry of festivals—each unique in culture yet united in spirit. This confluence of traditions reminds us of renewal, positivity, and the timeless victory of hope and goodness.

🌟 The Significance of Each Festival

🌸 Chaitra Sukladi

Chaitra Sukladi marks the beginning of the Vikram Samvat calendar. It symbolizes new beginnings, spiritual cleansing, and the start of a year guided by dharma, discipline, and hope.

🌼 Gudhi Padwa

Celebrated with the hoisting of the Gudhi, this festival symbolizes victory, prosperity, and the triumph of good over negativity. It marks a hopeful start to the new year.

🌿 Ugadi

Known for the symbolic _Ugadi Pachadi_ with six tastes, Ugadi reminds us that life is a blend of emotions—joy, sorrow, fear, surprise, bitterness, and peace—and teaches harmony and acceptance.

💧 Cheti Chand

The Sindhi New Year commemorates the birth of Jhulelal, the Varuna Devta. It is a festival of devotion, gratitude, and collective well‑being, praying for protection, peace, and unity.

🌄 Navreh

The Kashmiri New Year is celebrated with a thali filled with symbolic items—rice, flowers, coins, mirror, holy texts—invoking prosperity, wisdom, abundance, and self-reflection for the year ahead.

🌱 Sajibu Cheiraoba

Sajibu Cheiraoba marks the Meitei New Year. Families offer traditional dishes to deities and climb nearby hills to symbolize rising to greater heights, seeking blessings for progress, strength, and harmony.

🕉️ Chaitra Navratri

Nine sacred days dedicated to _Maa Durga_ and her nine forms. Devotees observe fasting, prayers, and reflection to invite courage, purity, and divine blessings into their lives.

🌼 A Message of Hope & Renewal

May these auspicious celebrations bring:�✨ Joyful beginnings and renewed determination�✨ Prosperity, peace, and harmony for the year ahead�✨ Strength, clarity, and divine blessings

As these diverse festivals come together, may they fill your heart with gratitude, light, and the spirit of unity.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed, prosperous, and joyful festive season!

Warm regards, �Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL)

09/03/2026

🎬 Dhurandhar: The Revenge – Special Screening in Luxembourg 🇮🇳🇱🇺

The Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL) is delighted to be part of this special event at Kinepolis Luxembourg at Kirchberg on 19 March at 19:00.

We look forward to welcoming our community for an exciting evening of action, suspense, and entertainment. 🍿✨

⚠️ The show is almost housefull — only a few tickets remain!

If you haven’t booked yet, this is your last chance.
👉 Secure your seat today:
kinepolis.lu/dhurandhar

See you at the movie 🎥 🎞️

-Team IAL

09/03/2026

🎬 Invitation to IAL Members – Special Film Screening

Dear Members and Friends,

The Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL) is pleased to share an invitation from the British & Irish Film Festival Luxembourg to attend a special screening of the British-Asian drama “Never Had A Chance”, in the presence of its director.

📅 Wednesday, 18 March 2026
📍 Ciné Utopia, Luxembourg-Limpertsberg

Programme
21:00 – Welcome by Geoff Thompson, Festival Organiser
21:05 – Screening of Never Had A Chance (English, 114 min, documentary)
23:00 – Q&A with the Director, Bhalla Jazz
23:15 – End of event

About the film: 🎞️ 🎥
Set in Hounslow’s Punjabi community in the UK, the story follows Ravi, a young man trying to rebuild his life despite the burden of a criminal record. As he searches for stability and a future with Sukhi, he becomes entangled in difficult choices involving friendship, family, and survival.

We encourage members who are interested in South Asian stories in international cinema to attend this screening and engage in the post-film discussion with the director.

🔗 More details: https://lnkd.in/dxk_6c9f

Warm regards,
Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL)

09/03/2026

🎬🇮🇳 Indian Cinema at the Luxembourg City Film Festival 🇱🇺

Dear Members and Friends,

The Luxembourg City Film Festival - Magic Mirrors has begun and runs from 5–16 March 2026, bringing an exciting selection of international cinema to our city.

We are especially pleased to see an Indian film featured in the festival lineup this year — Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda), a Marathi-language film that has received global recognition.

IAL warmly encourages members of the Indian community and friends of India to support the screening of this film and experience Indian storytelling on the international stage.

📅 Screenings in Luxembourg
* 11 March – 18:00 | Théâtre des Capucins (English subtitles)
* 13 March – 14:00 | Ciné Utopia (French subtitles)

Beyond this film, the festival offers a rich programme of movies from around the world. We encourage everyone to explore the festival schedule and enjoy the vibrant cinematic atmosphere in Luxembourg during these days.

Let us show our support for Indian cinema and celebrate global storytelling together.

https://lnkd.in/d6hHAAuY

CACTUS PEARS by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade - A deeply moving q***r romance set in Maharashtra

Following his father’s death, Anand, a thirty-year-old city dweller, returns to his native village in Maharashtra to spend a ten-day mourning period. Surrounded by insistent relatives, he is forced to face questions about his marital status. There, he reconnects with Bayla, a childhood friend who now lives as a farmer. Set against a rural backdrop where traditions and social pressures prevail, a tender and intimate bond develops between them, forcing Anand to chose between his family’s expectation and his heart’s desires.

Discover this compelling and thought-provoking work from India that won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Warm regards,
Indian Association Luxembourg (IAL)

08/03/2026

🇮🇳🏏 What a Night for Team India!

More than 50 passionate Team India supporters from our community gathered together to watch the ICC T20 World Cup Final, creating an electric atmosphere as India faced New Zealand in a thrilling contest.

From every cheer to every tense moment, the energy in the room was unforgettable. Seeing families, friends, and young fans waving the tricolour and celebrating together truly captured the spirit of our community here in Luxembourg.

Moments like these remind us how sport connects us across borders and generations.

Congratulations to Team India on a spectacular victory! 🎉
And a big thank you to everyone who joined the screening and made the evening so special.

05/03/2026

IAL Supports AMCHAM Winter Carnival Party 2026 🎭✨

The Indian Association Luxembourg is pleased to support American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg (AMCHAM)’s Winter Carnival Party 2026, taking place on Friday, 6 March 2026, from 6:00 PM onwards.

As part of this collaboration, AmCham is offering IAL members tickets at the special AmCham member price of €130. Last few tickets 🎟️ left hurry up, join us at the party 🥳 🎉 in style 💃🕺🪩

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🎉 AMCHAM WINTER CARNIVAL PARTY 2026

Join AmCham members, partners, and distinguished guests for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant carnival spirit, lively entertainment, and exceptional company.

The night will feature live music by Marco Boesen, a festive atmosphere, and a delightful culinary experience with Asian and BBQ food served across two buffet lines.

📅 Event Details
• Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
• Time:
• Registrations from 18:00
• Event starts at 19:00
• Venue:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 🏨
12 rue Jean Engling,
L-1466 Dommeldange, Luxembourg
• Dress Code:
Fancy Dress, All Black, or Costume

We would be honored by your presence and look forward to celebrating together in true carnival style.
👉 More details & online registration:
🔗 https://www.amcham.lu/events/winter-carnival-party-2026/

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