About
A nonprofit preserving culture through waves of community work.
Our Story
Torongo of California was officially incorporated as a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation under the California Secretary of State on March 20, 2025 (Document No. B20250038486), but our roots go much deeper. For over two decades, the founding members of Torongo have worked tirelessly to introduce the works and philosophy of Kazi Nazrul Islam to Western academic and cultural audiences.
What We Do
Organize cultural events celebrating Bengali music, dance, poetry, and literature
Support academic initiatives through the Kazi Nazrul Islam Endowment Fund at CSUN
Facilitate lectures and symposia on Nazrul's literary and musical contributions
Nurture the next generation of Bengali-American artists and scholars
Build bridges between the Bangladeshi diaspora and mainstream American cultural institutions
Our Name
Torongo (তরঙ্গ) is the Bengali word for wave. Just as a wave carries energy across vast distances, Torongo carries the energy of Bengali heritage across continents.
What We Do
CSUN Partnership
California State University, Northridge
