A calendar built around the festivals, seasons and stories that shape Indian life. Follow us on social for venue details and tickets.
Our flagship annual celebration returns — an evening of classical dance, live music, poetry and stories marking Diwali and the richness of Bhartiya heritage. Timings and pricing will be announced soon.
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Celebrate India's vibrant heritage at the Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad Fancy Dress Competition! Children aged 3 to 12 will showcase historical and cultural characters through short 1-minute speeches, poems, or musical performances in regional Indian languages. All participants receive gifts, while winners take home exciting cash prizes and certificates!
Namaste Canada 2026 was the 9th edition of the flagship cultural festival presented by the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, held at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza in downtown Vancouver. The free public event brought together more than 30 cultural groups and around 500 performers presenting traditional and contemporary Indian music and dance, alongside exhibition and food booths. Bharatiya Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad (BKSP) was proud to take part, joining fellow community organizations in celebrating the diversity of Indian heritage. The festival drew an estimated 7,500 visitors over the day, including elected officials and community leaders.
Celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with the Shri Krishna Janmashtami Shobha Yatra — a vibrant procession with bhajans, kirtan and festive celebration at Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey.
Families come together every August for our annual picnic, cultural games and celebrations of Indian Independence Day.
An evening of soulful poetry! Celebrated the warmth of a mother’s love and the rich dignity of Indian culture through beautiful verses.
A joyful evening of Holi milan with colours, music and an open karaoke where members sang their favourite Bollywood and folk numbers together.
The community gathered at Punjab Bhawan to honour the courage of the Sahibzade on Veer Bal Divas, followed by a Bhajan Sandhya of devotional singing, diya lighting and reflections from community speakers.
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