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I have purchased a table at Bollywood Karaoke Event organized by Bharatiya Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad (BKSP). Connect with me if you are interested in joining at my table for this Bollywood Extravaganza event.
Event Details:
Local talented singers are going to perform at this event. Not only you will enjoy a musical evening, delicious Indian food but you can get to meet with the other Indian community members who shares the same values as you. The typical event starts with social networking and gup shup with snacks and ends with a bash with DJ music on Bollywood dance numbers.
Come and celebrate the melodious spirit of Indian cinema at this event which promises entertainment, laughter, and an unforgettable experience!
Date & Time: Saturday, June 24, 2023; 6pm
Venue: Fraserview Banquet Hall, Vancouver
Tickets: $50 per person, $35 for Kids under 10 years.
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June is the month when events to celebrate International Day of Yoga are held. The actual International Day of Yoga is on June 21st but you will see events organized to commemorate this day throughout the month.
Following is one of events that I am supporting which is organized to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2023 in Metro Vancouver. Aarogya Canada is offering a Free Yoga Class in Surrey, BC.
Date & Time: June 17, 2023; 6PM-9PM
Venue: Shanti Niketan Hall at Laxmi Narayan Temple, Surrey
Organizer: Aarogya Canada
Cost: Free
Registration: Register using this online link
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Yoga has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health. Yoga can help in reducing stress, improving mood, boosting self-esteem.
5 Yoga Asanas (Postures) for Mental Health:
- Balasana (Child Pose)
- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
- Uttanasana or Padhastasana (Standing Forward Bend)
- Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
- Viparita Karani (Wall against the wall pose)
Pranayama or Breathing Exercies:
- Yogic Breathing (Deep Inhales & Deep Exhales)
- Anuloma Viloma Pranayama or Alternative Breathing Exercise
- Bhramari Pranayama
Dhyana (Meditation):
Even a few minutes of daily short meditation can benefit boosting mental Health.
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Get ready to celebrate Indian Festival Navratri with some Garba, Raas & Dandiya! Canadian Desi Arts & Cultural Club has organized 2 days event Raas Garba Ramzat 2023 on October 20 & 21st, 2023 at Mirage Banquet Hall, Surrey.
Like last year Neeraj Kumar Real Estate Team is going to support this community event. Dress in your best traditional Indian attire and bring your family and friends, and let’s celebrate this Indian festival Navratri 2023 together. Follow us on Instagram and keep an eye for an announcement for contest to win Free Tickets for this Garba event.
Buy the tickets as soon as they are announced. Contact the number on the event flyer below for more details.
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I will be speaking how Yoga can help at a Workshop organized by Touching Lives Foundation on Mental Health and Well-Being. Everyone interested in gaining more insights and practical ways to support mental health are welcome to join. I will also be guiding you for a relaxing meditation which can help relax your mind and lower your heart rate which promotes overall well-being. This event is absolutely free but registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
How Yoga Benefits Your Mental Health?
Yoga can help in reducing stress, improving mood, boosting self-esteem. Yoga can help in enhancing mind-body connection greatly. Yoga has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health.
One of the key ways that yoga asanas and meditation supports mental health is through its emphasis on mindfulness and present moment awareness. By focusing on the breath and the sensations in the body, practitioners are able to quiet the mind and reduce the constant chatter of thoughts that can contribute to feelings of stress and overwhelm.
Other Speakers:
There are going to be few more speakers who are going to share their experience and practical knowledge to boost mental health. Read more about them at this link
Date: May 7th 2023
Venue: The Empire Banquet Hall
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
If you are planning to attend, please register and confirm via the registration link.
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OHM BC is celebrating Kerala Hindu Cultural Festival in association with Consulate General of India, Vancouver and Lakshmi Narayan Temple Surrey on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
The event is open to public and entry is Free. Bring your kids and experience Kerala in Lower mainland. There is going to be exhibitions, stalls, competition, cultural programs, traditional Kerala feast, and much more fun.
Please call 778-654-4772 for more information.
About Organisation of Hindu Malayalees BC (OHM BC):
Ohm BC is a not-for-profit organization that came into being in May 2019 with the aim of catering to the needs of the diverse population of British Columbia. OHM BC has established its presence in the community in a short span of time through their charity work (food donations and cloth donations), showcasing the cultural diversity of Kerala (cultural, traditional, and festival programs) and platforming the desire to serve the community. Follow their Facebook page for more information.
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This is one of its kind musical concert of 2023 titled ‘Sham-E-Mehfil’ of Jugpreet Bajwa. Jugpreet was a runner up of Zee TV SaReGaMaPa 2016 and also won numerous singing competitions globally.
Jugpreet is going to sing with a live band. He will sing geet and ghazals of legendary singers like Ustaad Mehndi Hassan Sahib, Ustaad Ghulam Ali Sahib, Ustad Jagjit Singh Ji, Anup Jalota Ji, Chandan Das Ji, Pankaj Udhas Ji along with other yesteryear iconic singers.
Please come and support the local talent. I have couple of tickets left on my table. Please call me if you would like to join my table or call the organizer for booking a table. Delicious Indian food is included in the ticket price and there will also be a cash bar.
Date & Time: March 31, 2023; 6:30pm
Location: Riverside Banquet Hall, 13030 76 Ave, Surrey
Tickets: $60 per person
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Amit Tandon, the grandmaster of comedy coming back to Vancouver for his new show Masala Sandwich. He is going to perform at Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Get ready for a laughter ride!!!
I am proudly sponsoring a pair of VIP tickets for the show. The contest is run by All Things Indian (ATI) Vancouver. Visit the Instagram post to see the details to enter the contest.
Disclaimer: This contest is not affiliated with Meta and open to residents of Metro Vancouver only. The header image was taken sometime back and Spice Radio 1200AM is not part of this contest or the Amit Tandon’s 2023 show Masala Sandwich in Vancouver.
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Join me at Khanna Banquet Hall, Surrey on January 21st at 6:30pm to enjoy a Bollywood Musical evening by a local band Bandsynthesis. They have an amazing line of talented local singers from Vancouver area who are going to entertain throughout.
Event Performers Featuring :
Chandni Hari – Vocalist | Kaushik Tilak – Keyboard & Vocalist | Vishwesh Iyer – Vocalist | Gurmukh – Guitar & Vocalist | Swaraj – Drums & Percussions
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Fundraising event has been organized by the Dil Diyan Gallan Surrey to raise awareness about the Mental Health especially in the Vancouver Indian Community. It is considered to be a stigma to talk about Mental Health in the South Asian Community. The event organizers are raising awareness to break the stigma.
The goal of “Dil Diyan Gallan‘ is to change how we can view and take care of our mental health so that we see it on a spectrum of our overall well-being. On this spectrum is our physical health, spiritual health, relational health, and mental health.
Please come and support the cause on January 20, 2023 at Reflections Banquet Hall located at 6638 152A St, Surrey at 6:30pm. For tickets and other inquiries please email [email protected]
Contacts: Sunil Munjal 604-561-4527 or Raman Gill 778-773-8488
