Diwali in Vancouver:  Lots of intercultural fusion happening!

Tarun Nayar is one of the key people involved in "Beats Without Borders" which has grown into a musical cultural fusion extravaganza.  Tarun has sent me the following information about some special events during Diwali - "the festival of lights" which symbolizes the victory of good over evil.  Lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind.

Here's Tarun's message:

This is a little reminder of all the fantastic events happening over the next few days for the Indian Festival of Lights... From Bhangra dance classes to Indian Classical Music, the three events listed below are just a sampler of the many workshops and events happening around town. Check the http://www.vandiwali.ca website for more info.

Diwali Mubarak! 

Tarun
 
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DIWALI 2006

Beats Without Borders Diwali Dance Party

Thursday Oct 19th, Doors 9pm
The Waldorf (1489 Hastings)
10$ advance, 15$ Door
Tix at Highlife, Zulu, Boomtown, Kamal

Beats Without Borders is gearing up for its first big party of the winter; and it should be spectacular. DJs Amar (SF) and Layla (OR) join us from out of town, Andrew Kim opens the night on electric sitar and eastern violin, and we'll have special guest dancers and live dhol and tabla. This is a two room party: expect a high-energy masala of sound and light to warm up the dancefloor and shake off those fall blues! Last year, this was one of our biggest parties of the year. We've just released another 50 tickets to Highlife Records, so if you're looking for 10$ tickets, that's where to head :o)

Roundhouse Diwali Celebration 2006

Sunday Oct 22, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews (Davie & Pacific)
FREE

An Exposition of Music, Dance & Visual Art –Family Entertainment for All! Performances, Vendors, Henna painting, & Diwali sweets. Missed a workshop? Join our dancers for a mini lesson in Bollywood & Bhangra!

Diwali Chaihouse

Sunday Oct 22, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Wise Hall
1882 Adanac Street (Venables & Victoria Drive near Commercial)
$5.00 at the door. Doors open at 7:00pm

Fusion Inspiration: An Intimate Night of Poetry, Music, Dance & Film. Highlighting the work of young South Asian artists, featuring, among others, Delhi2Dublin, Inject, Zenobia Salik, Spoken word, and various short films. Should be a great night!