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An Evening of Indian Classical Arts to Benefit Global Relief

14 April 2008

As part of Asian Heritage Month celebrations and in support of relief initiatives, the City of Richmond is pleased to co-sponsor Kala Utsav: 4th Annual Indian Arts Benefit for Global Relief.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
Admission: Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Children five years and under are free.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

“This is a wonderful way to celebrate the diversity of Richmond during Asian Heritage month, while at the same time, helping a worthy cause,” says Kirsten Schrader, Cultural Programmer for the City of Richmond.

This magical night will captivate the audience with dance, voice and instrumental musical performances representing some of the finest traditional art forms from India. The evening will feature performances by: Sudnya Dance Academy (Bharata Natyam, South Indian Classical Dance); Vidyasagar Vankayala (Sangeeta Maruti Arts Academy, South Indian Classical Music); Mohan Bhide (Instrument-Harmonium, North Indian Classical Music); and Geetanjali Modha (Jhankaar School of Dance-Winnipeg, Kathak, North Indian Classical Dance).

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. To order tickets:
The idea for Kala Utsav began in 2005 after the world had seen the destruction caused by the horrendous Asian tsunami in December 2004. In the aftermath of this tragedy, Richmond residents, Sudnya Naik and Ayesha Cooper, came to the City of Richmond asking for assistance in organizing a fund-raising event to support the efforts of the Canadian Red Cross. They called upon artists from the Indo-Canadian community to participate and a successful event was created. Kala Utsav is now in its fourth year.

This event is generously sponsored by Indus Travels Inc., Ancan Marketing, channel m and Tandoori Kona.

For more information, please contact Kirsten Schrader at 604-247-8324.