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About BMM 2026

The convention, the host community, and the invitation from our leadership

About BMM Convention

One of the most significant events organized by BMM every alternate year, BMM Convention brings together thousands of Marathi people from around the world for a 4 day celebration of Marathi Culture, Language, and Identity.After 19 years, the BMM Convention comes to the vibrant city of Seattle, a tech hub surrounded by stunning nature! The BMM Convention 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Seattle Convention Center | Arch from August 6th to August 9th, 2026. The global Maharashtrian community has maintained its cultural identity while integrating into a foreign culture. The Marathi community in Seattle continues to grow and thrive, actively contributing to the city’s dynamic culture and innovation. With the anticipation of BMM2026, we look forward to further strengthening our cultural bonds and showcasing our rich heritage. The convention aims to bring Marathi-speaking individuals and their families together to connect, celebrate, and enjoy our heritage of art, music, dance, and cuisine.

BMM 2026 Seattle convention cover artwork

About Seattle Maharashtra Mandal

Formed on April 27th 1993, SMM is a non-profit charitable organization (501(c)(3)) serving the Greater Seattle population. SMM’s mission is to promote the Maharashtrian cultural ties and tradition within the community, to promote events and activities that help maintain the cultural heritage of Maharashtra, a western state in India. SMM also invest back in the community by hosting charity events. Visit seattlemm.org to learn more about SMM.

About BMM

बृहन्महाराष्ट्र मंडळ (BMM) ही महाराष्ट्राबाहेरील जगातील सर्वात मोठी मराठी लोकांची संस्था आहे. ही संस्था स्वयंसेवकांमार्फत पुढील पिढीकडे मराठी भाषा आणि संस्कृती पोहोचवण्याची जबाबदारी पार पाडते. बृहन्महाराष्ट्र मंडळाला अमेरिका आणि कॅनडामधील जवळजवळ ६० मंडळे संलग्न असून संस्थेच्या १०० हून अधिक मराठी शाळा पुढील पिढीला मराठी शिकवण्यासाठी कार्यरत आहेत. बृहन्महाराष्ट्र मंडळाविषयी अधिक जाणून घेण्यासाठी bmmonline.org या संकेतस्थळाला भेट द्या.

हार्दिक निमंत्रण | Warm Invitation