India Live
700 Granville Street, Vancouver The South Asian Family Association presents India Live!
The culture of India takes over Granville Street with a free street festival on August 27 from 12-7pm.
This year the festival opens with the legendary Bhangra sensation, the superstar of Punjabi music- Malkit Singh! Who, will be mesmerizing the crowd starting at 1:30pm with his most powerful songs such as "Gur Nalo Ishq Mita", "Tootak Tootak Tootiyan", "Chal Hun", and "Jind Mahi", the latter two from the soundtrack to the popular film Bend it Like Beckham.
On the Street throughout the day:
Community Rangoli hosted by Pink Chai Style – All day or until complete
Gatka Demonstration with Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Roti Making
Dance Floor Activities:
In between activities enjoy the sounds of MiB Roadshow (dj emenes & dj super singh)
Yoga Classes
BHANGRA 101
DHOL 101
Astro Turf:
Cricket Workshop
Kara Races
Main Stage Activities:
Performances by the musical dynamic duo Nishant Sharma and Kirti Arneja
Other Activities:
Turban Tying with Sikh Riders Club Of Canada
Sari Tying
Photo Wall Station
Henna Booth