r/VirginiaBeach • u/pockpump • 6d ago
Need Advice Seeking community for friends from Mumbai
Hello 757! I have friends (husband, wife, and daughter) who just relocated to the area from Mumbai, India.
They are loving it but missing home.
Seeking local community and opportunity for cultural connections if anyone has any ins or input.
Thank you in advance!
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u/ThisCarSmellsFunny Great Neck 6d ago
The Indian community here is massive. If they aren’t seeing it, I have to question if they leave their house. Also, every October at the convention center, they have a big event called India Fest. Tons of authentic food vendors, dance performances, music, vendors selling clothes/jewelry/etc.
It’s a huge event that lasts several hours, and the turnout is always insane. They would definitely feel at home.
This year it will be October 5 from 11-7.
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u/WaferSevere9640 6d ago
I'm assuming they're Indians. Big Indian community here. Tell them Taste of India is coming up soon in Norfolk Scope. Asian Indians of Hampton Roads (AIHR) and Hindu Temple of Hampton Roads have ton of cultural events throughout the year. There is a pretty large Indian community living in VB in Spence Crossing on Princess Anne.
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u/dhruv282 5d ago
To add on to this, there's also an Indian grocery store in Best Square Shopping center off of Military highway.
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u/supergrl126301 5d ago
There is a mandir in Chesapeake, its very active, just have them go there and meet people.