This Garba event is for 3 days (Oct 7 – Oct 9, 2022) but members of our group are planning to go for Navratri Garba Night on Friday, October 7, 2022. Some of us are going on October 8th also but the tickets for October 8th are sold out online. Garba starts around 8pm and end around mid night. Kids under 10 are Free.
The ticket price does not include food but some food sponsors will offer free snacks. Food stalls will also be there to purchase food at a reasonable price. Let’s go together at this cultural event and enjoy the festival of Navratri 2022!
ICA Vancouver is a community partner for this event. Send message to Neeraj Kumar via WhatsApp at 604-363-2370 if you need more info like where to meet etc. Reach out to the organizers directly regarding ticket info etc.
Namaste Canada is an initiative of Consulate General of India, Vancouver, BC, Canada, a Mega Cultural event where more than 25 Indian cultural societies, associations, & groups are come along to showcase the cultural art & performances on stage on September 3, 2022. It’s an free event, and open for all. This mega cultural event reflects India’s rich diverse cultural heritage. You do not want to miss it if you live in Metro Vancouver area.
Please Registerto get invited. Each person individually has to register it. Registration for kids also required. Parent’s email can be used but everyone has to register separately.
Watch the Promo Video for Namaste Canada 2022 below:
BKSP brings unique fancy dress oratacular competition in Hindi and English for the age groups 5-10 years old and 11-16 years old. The event is supported by ICA Vancouver. Please register your child for this exciting event. Eight prizes to be won. Please find the registration details below:
RULES – Please note the following rules for the competition:
Fancy Dress and Speech/Poem are two different competitions
Hindi and English, both languages are allowed
A child can participate in both. A cultural theme is preferred
A child participating in Fancy dress would have to talk about his get-up and the character they are portraying and would be asked a question pertaining to the character they are portraying. Answer to the question would be one of the judging criteria
Criteria for judging a Fancy Dress Participant: Get-up, Originality, Poise, Presentation, Character selection, Answer to the question asked
Criteria for judging a Speech/Poem Participant: Body Language, Topic, Confidence, Subject knowledge, Presentation.
Event Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
Event Time: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Event Location:
TBA, Metro Vancouver
We were planning to organize an event to celebrate Diwali 2021 but we had to cancel the plan due to lots of uncertainty.
If you would like to help us organizing future events we are looking for Volunteers. Please check this page https://www.icavancouver.ca/volunteer/ for Volunteer opportunities with ICA Vancouver.
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Indian Cultural Association (ICA) of Vancouver in partnership with Consulate General of India, Vancouver, is celebrating International Day of Yoga – IDY 2021 on Sunday, 20th June, 2021 from 08.30 AM to 10.30 AM (PST) as part of “India@75 celebration – Azadi K Amrit Mahotsav”.
Kids Yoga Session to support “Give Back 2 India” initiative
Yoga is a wonderful way to harness your child’s energy n keep them active n engaged whilst indoors.
See them evolve into mindful little people who are mentally and emotionally stronger and more focused in everything they do.
Help your child become a higher version of themselves with the time tested principles and techniques of Yoga.
Join us for highly interactive and engaging online yoga class on Zoom.
COST:
This session is free to join but we suggest to donate a small amount to the “Give Back 2 India” initiative https://bit.ly/GiveBack2India
About the Yoga Instructor:
Sarva Nishtha is a disciplined yoga practitioner based in Udaipur, India. She has learned advanced yogic practices in a Gurukul-style academy for 5 years in Rishikesh, the heart of yoga and spirituality. Her vast knowledge in the field of yoga and well-being includes, but is not limited to, Anusara, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Sivananda yoga, along with various meditation techniques. Full of energy and exuberance, Sarva Nishtha brings fine techniques and sacred knowledge of yoga to her classes, which transcends postures and asanas.
DISCLAIMER:
Yoga in general is safe but always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting or changing any exercise program or making a lifestyle change. By registering for this Yoga Session you understand that organizers of this Yoga Class, Participating Teachers, Volunteers are in no way liable for any injuries sustained while doing any of the practices during this Yoga Class or hereafter.
Photos and video might be taken by the organizers, solely for pure marketing purposes. Pictures taken at the event may also be shared on social media.
Contact Neeraj Kumar @ 604-363-2370 for more information about the Give Back 2 India initiative or collaborating a future event with India Cultural Association (ICA) Of Vancouver.
Yoga For Eyes – Free Online Yoga Session to Support a Great Cause. Please register at https://yoga-4-eyes.eventbrite.ca to receive the Zoom link.
Yoga for eye care – the class offers a Yogic approach to eye exercises to maintain eye health. It is open for all age groups and can be done even while sitting on a chair, while using a mat is the preferred method.
This class is free but we are suggesting everyone to support a great cause by contributing to the #GiftOfSight2021 project in Varanasi, India. Please visit https://bit.ly/kashi2021 for more details.
Note: Those with eye disorders, especially glaucoma, cataract, trachoma, retinal detachment, or any other major eye disorders should only perform these practices after consultation with an eye specialist.
About The Yoga Instructor:
Ajinkya has been blessed to train and study Holistic Classical Yoga & Authentic Yang family Tai Chi extensively under masters in these fields. His mission is to share these teachings in their traditional form to support individuals on their journey of health, resilience and well-being.
DISCLAIMER:
Yoga in general is safe but always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting or changing any exercise program or making a lifestyle change. By registering for this Yoga Session you understand that organizers of this Yoga Class, Participating Teachers, Volunteers are in no way liable for any injuries sustained while doing any of the practices during this Yoga Class or hereafter.
Photos and video might be taken by the organizers, solely for pure marketing purposes. Pictures taken at the event may also be shared on social media.
Kavya Jyoti – An Evening of Indian Poetry in support of Gift Of Sight project of Friends For Cause Foundation. This event is organized with the support of Sahityodya, India.
Gift A Sight is a project to provide free cataract surgery to underprivileged people in India with challenging financial situations. FFCF selects them and then funds their cataract surgery in hospitals. Gift of Sight enables eye surgeries for less fortunate people of rural India, and in accordance with the directives of the Government of India.
Achievement:
2027 eye surgeries have been undertaken and over 10000 eyesight glasses have been distributed so far. 50000 people have been tested in these 100s of camps organized in rural India.
Event Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - Sunday, November 22, 2020
Event Time: All Day
Event Location:
Online Contest, Facebook Page
What is the Contest?
Please share your content related to Diwali on social media by tagging @icaofvancouver and using hashtag #ICADiwaliContest2020 by November 22, 2020 (extended date). There will be minimum one winner in each categories shared below:
Rangoli – Make a Rangoli, click a picture and share on your wall
Diya Decoration – Paint or decorate a Diya and share it on your wall
Diwali Family Selfie – Share your family’s selfie picture
Kids – Share a small video of your kid saying something about Diwali
Kids – Share an artwork related to Diwali
Prizes:
There are 5 prizes to be won – one price in each category.
You must post your content by November 15, 2020 and please make sure your post is public so that is visible to all.
Sponsors:
AroGill Auto
Ankur Merwaha CPA
Anil Kumar Mortgages
Amit Sipani Financial Services
Pan Canada Immigration Services Inc.
Please note: Our panel of judges will review the contest entries and the decision of our judges will be final. Thank you for participating!
Keep your festive spirits high & celebrate Diwali Festival online by taking part in this contest. Submit your query via contact us page on our website or send message to Neeraj Kumar via WhatsApp at 604-363-2370
Event Date: Sunday, November 1, 2020
Event Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Location:
FB Live, Vancouver
About the Event:
“Kavita aur Coffee” is going to be an evening filled with Ras, Bhav, and Rachnas just for you. It is another collaborative endeavor of ICA Vancouver to revive the love for poetry in Indian languages. This event will go live on ICA Vancouver’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ICAOfVancouver.
Calling all aspiring poet and seasoned ones, come join this event to share the diversity of Indian poetry, it’s Navras and magic. If you are interested in participating as a poet and share your poem please submit your entry via this google form https://bit.ly/kavita-aur-coffee
About the Host:
Prachi Chaturvedi Randhawa lives in South Surrey, is a poet, storyteller, wife, mom and an IT Professional. She is associated with mutiple indian poetry and literature organizations and loves writing for the youth and children.
About ICA Vancouver:
India Cultural Association (ICA) Of Vancouver is a not for profit premiere association promoting rich & diverse culture of India in Metro Vancouver.
Contact Neeraj Kumar @ 604-363-2370 should you have any queries about this event or future events for the Indian Community organized by ICA Vancouver.
