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501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization · Chicagoland

Celebrating Punjabi Culture and Heritage. Serving the Midwest in the USA.

Punjabi American Organization

Bringing Punjabi and American communities together through culture, service, and celebration.

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Teeyan Da Mela

Cultural festival

Teeyan Da Mela

Women, families, and friends gather for an uplifting day of music, giddha, traditional dress, food, and community. Teeyan Da Mela creates a joyful space for cultural traditions to be practiced, shared, and passed forward.

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Teeyan Da Mela 2026

August 2, 202611:00 AM – 6:00 PMChicagoland community venue · Details coming soon

A day of giddha, music, food, and friendship for the whole family.

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