Easy to find European fellowers in Bangalore/Chennai

Biggi · Feb 1st, 2005, 16:34

Hi all,

As I might move to India this year, I wanted to know if there are European communities in Bangalore/Chennai and how strongly they are connected for outings and cultural events.

In some Asian countries foreigners do not make much efforts to meet others but their own circle of friends or the locals, but as I have not lived in that so different environment before, it would be nice to have some campanionship from the same cultural background as well.

Any idea or help?

Thanks so much!

sudheer poppa · Feb 2nd, 2005, 00:34

There are some cafe's/restaurants that expats frequent in Bangalore. You would have to visit some of these and build the relation (from scratch that is) and then hope to meet up with some of them on a regular basis. Also depends on where you work and if there are many more expats/europeans there for you to jell with.

Another avenue for germans is the max muller bhavan and for french the alliance francaise (both cultural centres from the respective governments).

Then for sure another place is IM. Cand see many people moving into Bangalore and we can build a IM community in bgl

e101g · Feb 2nd, 2005, 01:34

Here is a 'for-profit' group head-quartered in Chennai.
http://www.globaladjustments.com
It's newsletter has quite a bit of info on expats in Chennai.

Biggi · Feb 2nd, 2005, 11:34

Hi

Thanks for your help! The Chennai newsletter looks very good, and I will try out the different venues in Bangalore.

On the other hand, I won't be an expat in India as I would still need to find work on a local basis

...

John_N · Mar 28th, 2005, 17:28

Well I've been living and working in Bangalore for three weeks now, and have not found it easy to meet other ex-pats. That's mainly because I don't know where to start! Anyone have any tips or ideas?

soulfood · Mar 28th, 2005, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_N

Well I've been living and working in Bangalore for three weeks now, and have not found it easy to meet other ex-pats. That's mainly because I don't know where to start! Anyone have any tips or ideas?

John, the answer is staring right at your face!

John_N · Mar 29th, 2005, 18:39

OK, thanks... I wondered if there were some venues or clubs people could recommend, but if it requires organising... here goes: Any Bangalore ex-pats who fancy meeting on a regular basis, say Saturday lunch at Koshy's?

ddevadatta · Mar 29th, 2005, 19:55

Hey John, Biggi and others:

Welcome to Bangalore, my home town. One organization that is worth connecting with is the ICYE/India. They are geared towards young persons (defined upto 30 years) and they have many exchange programs, usually long term. But perhaps you can connect with some of the local stuff they do. The staff, who I know, are real dedicated to foreigners. It is non-profit and they might be able to steer you in some directions. Ask for prsident Dr. Anand Monoraj and tell him his long lost cousin made this connection.

International Cultural Youth Exchange
ICYE - India

No 4 Royappa Road, Frazer Town

Bangalore 560005 , INDIA

Tel: +91 80 5543355 Fax: +91 80 5368753

icyebir@giasbg01.vsnl.net.in

Take care and enjoy Bangalore and all it offers you...

Hyderabadi · Mar 29th, 2005, 20:31

This may be a bit off as it's nothing to do with BLR/MAA. but there is an association in Hyderabad for expats, HYTEA. It seems more than possible that same may exist in other cities too.

bongdongs · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:51

Expats in Bangalore:
http://americanwaymag.com/aw/busines...date=3/15/2005

Biggi · Mar 30th, 2005, 08:06

Hi there

Thanks for all these good references! It will be of great help!

Cheers
Birgit

kiwi_razz · Apr 5th, 2005, 07:08

Well it can be easy and sometimes hard to meet Europeans in Bangalore.

I was in Bangalore for 6 months last year and didn't meet that many Europeans. Made friends with a bunch of guys for about 4 weeks over there and then they all drifted off there own ways. Everyone is on a different schedule. Also, made a good friend over there but now I'm soon returning for 2 months I find he's leaving only a week after I get there.

So, I guess the problem isn't so much meeting people just that it can be hard to find someone on your time schedule.

Indojingai · Apr 5th, 2005, 08:51

Biggi:
you can make local friends, unless you dont want that.
The reason I say so is, even if you find other European friends they will likely be expats/visitors like you.
So local friends will be in a better position to help should you require.
In BLR there are some streets known to have lots of pubs close together...

Slightly offtopic but thought just might add:
If you find a job while you are in Sg, your return (read 'pay') will be higher.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggi

In some Asian countries foreigners do not make much efforts to meet others but their own circle of friends or the locals

Slightly more offtopic: Yeah tell me about that...

In India this might not be so much of a problem... rather be prepared to answer why are you married/not married... how much money do you make en such ...

Aspirant · Apr 8th, 2005, 01:57

Hey Indiamikers....When in Bangalore mail me easpirant@yahoo.com.

Feb 1st, 2005, 16:34	#1
Biggi Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore (but European) Posts: 10	Easy to find European fellowers in Bangalore/Chennai Hi all, As I might move to India this year, I wanted to know if there are European communities in Bangalore/Chennai and how strongly they are connected for outings and cultural events. In some Asian countries foreigners do not make much efforts to meet others but their own circle of friends or the locals, but as I have not lived in that so different environment before, it would be nice to have some campanionship from the same cultural background as well. Any idea or help? Thanks so much!

Feb 2nd, 2005, 00:34	#2
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	There are some cafe's/restaurants that expats frequent in Bangalore. You would have to visit some of these and build the relation (from scratch that is) and then hope to meet up with some of them on a regular basis. Also depends on where you work and if there are many more expats/europeans there for you to jell with. Another avenue for germans is the max muller bhavan and for french the alliance francaise (both cultural centres from the respective governments). Then for sure another place is IM. Cand see many people moving into Bangalore and we can build a IM community in bgl __________________ We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools - MLK Pic Page 1 Pic Page 2 When my life changed over a week

Feb 2nd, 2005, 11:34	#4
Biggi Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore (but European) Posts: 10	Thanks Hi Thanks for your help! The Chennai newsletter looks very good, and I will try out the different venues in Bangalore. On the other hand, I won't be an expat in India as I would still need to find work on a local basis ...

Mar 28th, 2005, 17:28	#5
John_N Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	Meeting other ex-pats in Bangalore Well I've been living and working in Bangalore for three weeks now, and have not found it easy to meet other ex-pats. That's mainly because I don't know where to start! Anyone have any tips or ideas?

Mar 29th, 2005, 19:55	#8
ddevadatta Finger Licking Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 907	Bangalore Ex Pats Hey John, Biggi and others: Welcome to Bangalore, my home town. One organization that is worth connecting with is the ICYE/India. They are geared towards young persons (defined upto 30 years) and they have many exchange programs, usually long term. But perhaps you can connect with some of the local stuff they do. The staff, who I know, are real dedicated to foreigners. It is non-profit and they might be able to steer you in some directions. Ask for prsident Dr. Anand Monoraj and tell him his long lost cousin made this connection. International Cultural Youth Exchange ICYE - India No 4 Royappa Road, Frazer Town Bangalore 560005 , INDIA Tel: +91 80 5543355 Fax: +91 80 5368753 icyebir@giasbg01.vsnl.net.in Take care and enjoy Bangalore and all it offers you...

Feb 2nd, 2005, 01:34	#3
e101g Just a dude.. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: USofA Posts: 58	Here is a 'for-profit' group head-quartered in Chennai. http://www.globaladjustments.com It's newsletter has quite a bit of info on expats in Chennai.

Mar 29th, 2005, 18:39	#7
John_N Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	OK, thanks... I wondered if there were some venues or clubs people could recommend, but if it requires organising... here goes: Any Bangalore ex-pats who fancy meeting on a regular basis, say Saturday lunch at Koshy's?

Mar 29th, 2005, 20:31	#9
Hyderabadi Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GA,USA. Posts: 1,533	Hytea This may be a bit off as it's nothing to do with BLR/MAA. but there is an association in Hyderabad for expats, HYTEA. It seems more than possible that same may exist in other cities too.

Mar 30th, 2005, 01:51	#10
bongdongs ami ek zazabor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 212	Expats in Bangalore: http://americanwaymag.com/aw/busines...date=3/15/2005

Mar 30th, 2005, 08:06	#11
Biggi Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore (but European) Posts: 10	Good references Hi there Thanks for all these good references! It will be of great help! Cheers Birgit

Apr 5th, 2005, 07:08	#12
kiwi_razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 410	Well it can be easy and sometimes hard to meet Europeans in Bangalore. I was in Bangalore for 6 months last year and didn't meet that many Europeans. Made friends with a bunch of guys for about 4 weeks over there and then they all drifted off there own ways. Everyone is on a different schedule. Also, made a good friend over there but now I'm soon returning for 2 months I find he's leaving only a week after I get there. So, I guess the problem isn't so much meeting people just that it can be hard to find someone on your time schedule.

Apr 8th, 2005, 01:57	#14
Aspirant Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore,India Posts: 9	Hey Indiamikers....When in Bangalore mail me easpirant@yahoo.com.

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