VIBC Newsletter


VIBC Newsletter	FEBRUARY 21, 2008
In this issue: Text VIBC to win prizes Biggest Fan Contest Transfusion Bhangra:Authentic Event Feature And Then There Were Nine... Tickets on Sale	Welcome to the City of Bhangra Festival, presented by Bell. It’s the only place you’ll find entertainment, exercise and education in one place! The festival begins next week with the Drum Circle, and Transfusion & Bhangra Authentic – both co-presented by the VIBC Society and the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.
Text VIBC to Win Phones & Tickets from Bell Win amazing prizes from Bell with their Fan Favourite Contest! From February 12 to March 8, 2008 Bell will be putting on two contests where you can win a pair of free VIP tickets to the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition or one of two Samsung u740 Double Flip Phone (approximate value $350.00). Please view the contest details below: Contest for VIP Tickets, from Tuesday, February 12, 2008 to Saturday, February 23, 2008 Contest for Phone, from Tuesday, February 12, 2008 to Saturday, March 8, 2008 Visit www.vibc.org for more contest details.
Do You Have What It Takes? Malkit Singh’s Biggest Fan Contest Is "Chal Hun" not just a song, but an anthem in your life? Are you a "Gabroo Desh Punjab Da", or a "Kudi Patoley Vargi"? Then you might just have what it takes to win the Malkit Singh's Biggest Fan Contest. Show us why you're the Golden Star's biggest fan and you could win 2 tickets to the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition, an autographed photograph of the star and the opportunity to MEET Malkit Singh. Email ilovemalkit@vibc.org and tell us why you’re Malkit Singh’s Biggest Fan. Be creative! Send us a link to your video on YouTube or another site, or send us a story, letter or poem. Contest closes February 27, 2008. Visit www.vibc.org for contest rules and details. Don’t Think You Have What It Takes…? But would still love to meet Malkit? Stay tuned for more updates on an opportunity to meet the man with the Midas Touch!
Transfusion	Transfusion – a dance experience Flamenco fused with Kathak fused with Bhangra fused with Celtic – this is Transfusion, one of two events being co-presented by the VIBC Society and the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad next week. Transfusion shows the inter-relationships between Indian dances and other similar folk dance traditions. With dancers like Sitara Thobani, Chengxin Wei, Karen Michelle Pitkethly and Raakhi Sinha, this multi-media event presents some of the most talented artists from across the country. Audiences will experience unique dance collaborations between Kathak and Flamenco, Bharatnatyam and Afro-contemporary, and Bhangra with Breakdancing. Transfusion – February 29 and March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Vancouver International Film Centre Tickets $18.00 at Ticketmaster.ca or 604.280.4444.
Bhangra Authentic, co-presented by VIBC & Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad Bhangra Authentic brings the folk origins of Bhangra to the stage with an English narrated presentation explaining and presenting different Punjabi music and dance. Listen as poetry is fused with music, and watch as Punjabi folk dance emerges from the fields. Sign language interpretors will be at both shows of Bhangra Authentic. Bhangra Authentic – Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Vancouver International Film Centre Tickets $12.00 matinee / $18.00 at Ticketmaster.ca or 604.280.4444.
Feature Event: The Drum Circle Feel the beat of the drum from all parts of the world at the Drum Circle. Led by Sal Ferreras and presented by Vancouver Community College, this free event features prominent percussionists with their Punjabi counterparts in an exhibition of rhythms and beats from around the world. If you are a drummer or a drum enthusiast, don't miss the beat at Drum Circle. Free to the public. Friday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m. Auditorium, Vancouver Community College – Broadway	Drum Circle
And Then There Were Nine… Due to unfortunate circumstances Davis Di Dynasty (3D) will no longer be taking part in the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition, their team will not be replaced due to time constraints. So, following is the list of the teams that have qualified for the VIBC in alphabetical order: Columbia Bhangra (New York, USA) Duniya Allstars Coed (Vancouver, Canada) Gator Bhangra (Florida, USA) Khalsa Junction (California, USA) Nachdi Jawani (Toronto, Canada) National Bhangra Association (California, USA) Texas Bhangra (Texas, USA) UBC Girlz (Vancouver, Canada) United Bhangra (Vancouver, Canada)	Don’t Miss Out! Tickets On Sale Tickets to City of Bhangra Festival events are now available through Ticketmaster.ca or by calling 604.280.4444. Purchase tickets for Bhangra Authentic and Transfusion, both part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, and the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition, starring ten of North America’s finest Bhangra dance teams and international superstar, Malkit Singh and the Golden Star Band. To purchase tickets, call Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444 or follow the link. Tickets to the competition can also be purchased at Kamal's Video Palace in Surrey, Anmol Video in Abbotsford and Tasleem's Video in Vancouver.
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