Presented By
National Cultural Knowledge Competition
Celebrate Knowledge.Honor Culture.Be the Next Champion!
Global Indian Culture Bee is a national student competition celebrating Indian culture, heritage, traditions, and contemporary India.
Organized By
Organization of World Hindu Temples
A Movement. A Culture. A Legacy.
3 Simple Steps to the Cultural Excellence Awards
Register & Receive Study Materials
Register through the official form and receive study materials to prepare for the online test.
Online Test
August 299:00 AM
All registered participants will take an online cultural knowledge test on the morning of August 29 at 9:00 AM. Scores will be evaluated to identify the highest performers across all age groups.
Contestant Pool Selection & Gamified Contest to Crown Question
September 195:00 PM–9:00 PM ET
From the high scorers, a Contestant Pool will be selected on September 19. The final stage leads to the Culture Bee Crown Question, a single, high-value cultural question that determines the winners of the Cultural Excellence Awards.
Cultural Excellence Awards
$5,000
Two top participants—one boy and one girl—will each receive $2,500 deposited into a 529 college savings plan.
Open to all age groups.
Join Us for the Grand Finale!
Venue
Urbana Middle School
3511 Pontius Ct
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Date
September 19, 2025
Time
5:00 PM–9:00 PM ET
An Evening of Celebration!
- Cultural activities
- Global Ganesha Fest
- Food
- Fun
Why Participate?
Build Knowledge
Explore Indian culture, heritage, history, geography, traditions, festivals, and achievements.
Strengthen Identity
Develop a strong sense of pride and connection to your roots.
Boost Confidence
Sharpen thinking, communication, and presentation skills.
Create Opportunities
Open doors to recognition, awards, and a national platform.
Competition Highlights
Open to all age groups
Everyone can participate.
Multiple levels of difficulty
Age-appropriate categories.
Online and in-person components
Flexible participation options.
Awards and recognition
Celebrate excellence and achievement.
National-level vision
A stage that inspires and connects.
Stay Connected
Join our community for updates, announcements, and competition information through verified organizer contact.
giculturebee@gmail.comOnline test on August 29, high-scorer pool selected September 19, followed by the Culture Bee Crown Question.