Canada, My India! travels through Greater Vancouver’s ethnic diversity, from Abbotsford all the way to Whistler. Believe it or not, there is South Asian drizzle throughout! The artists pull inspiration from their ethnically-embracing Canadian home. This musical play is performed in English, and highlights the similarities and differences between various Indian arts and western fusions. Canada allows all cultures to flourish, and this production illustrates how proud the performers are to be Vancouverites. It is cultural diversity and acceptance in Vancouver that ignites the spirits of all residents, building bridges between one of our largest ethnic groups and other cultures. The artists performing in Canada, My India! are among the finest in North America. Canada, My India! is the first locally produced, professional show encompassing classical, folk and fusion arts with the very best that Vancouver has to offer.

The performances include Delhi2Dublin, an electro-acoustic collaboration between five established world fusion artists, blending the traditional sounds of North India and Ireland with cutting edge dance rhythms and DJ aesthetics; Entouraas, consisting of adults who have come together from various different career backgrounds such as students, engineers, doctors and teachers to keep the Gujarati culture alive, push its boundaries and to share it with people from all walks of life; Footedge, formed in 2005 by five women from different backgrounds including bhangra, bolly, jazz, modern, Indian classical and other folk dances; Neelamjit Dhillon, a professional musician equally versed in Eastern and Western traditions; Paromita Naidu, trained in ballet and Bharat Natyam, combines in her art the culture of India, where she was born, and the art forms of Canada, where she grew up; United Bhangra, a group of dancers and friends who came together for the passion of Bhangra; UBC Girlz, a dynamic, high-energy team comprised of a talented group of dancers who never cease to amaze their audiences; Tarun Nayer , a tabla player, DJ and producer from Montreal; and Trisha Rampersad, a classical Kathak Dancer with a 19-year dance background, all of it in Indian dance forms.

 

On Feb 10 2008 at the Norman Rothstein Theatre 950 West 41 Avenue (at Oak) Vancouver,BC.

 

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