VIBC Newsletter


VIBC Newsletter	JANUARY 30, 2008
In this issue: City of Bhangra Poster Child Bhangra Competition Tickets On Sale Biggest Fan Contest Event Feature Volunteer Feature VIBC is on Facebook	Sign up! Subscribe to the VIBC Newsletter, and get the latest news on our City of Bhangra festival, special announcements and contests all year long. Email news@vibc.org today to get on the list.
Presenting…the City of Bhangra Poster Child Our goal is to spread the universal message of this beautiful art form, and what better way than to use this image of pure joy that every person can understand and relate to. And this joy represents exactly what Bhangra is – a dance of happiness, excitement and celebration. From February 29 – March 8, celebrate life and live in the moment at the City of Bhangra Festival. Be happy, Bhangra's back.
Coast Capital Bhangra Competition Tickets Now On Sale Tickets are now available for the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition, starring ten of North America’s finest Bhangra dance teams and international superstar, Malkit Singh and the Golden Star Group. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.ca or by calling 604.280.4444 and range from $35, $45, $55, $65 & VIP. Tickets can also be purchased at Kamal's Video Palace in Surrey, Anmol Video in Abbotsford and Tasleem's Video in Vancouver.
	Malkit Singh's Biggest Fan Contest Is "Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha" your best pick-up line? Did you buy golden star earrings to honour this Bhangra superstar? Did you dance in circles outside the fence at a Malkit Singh concert because you couldn't get tickets to actually get into the concert bowl? 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, starring ten of North America's top Bhangra dance teams and Malkit Singh and the Golden Star Group. Email ilovemalkit@vibc.org with your contact information and a link to your video on YouTube or another site. Contest closes February 27, 2008. Visit www.vibc.org for contest rules and details.
Event Feature: Transfusion Presented by the VIBC Society and the Cultural Olympiad, Transfusion brings an eclectic blend of contemporary and traditional folk dance styles together in this unique dance production. Spanning the subcontinent of India and reaching as far west as the Latin world, this event fuses Kathak, Flamenco, Celtic, African, Chinese, Bhangra, Bharatnatyam and more in 90-minute presentation of folk dances from around the world. Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the Auditorium at Vancouver Community College - Broadway. 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. shows Tickets $12/matinee, $18/evening. Available through Ticketmaster.ca or 604.280.4444.	Transfusion
Volunteer Feature Name: Selena Sandhu Specialization: Volunteer Coordination Selena has been proud to be a member of the VIBC Society since September 2006. Her love for dance and her commitment to volunteer organizations lead her to the Society. "I wanted to be a part of all the great things VIBC does to promote Bhangra and our culture. The best part of it is that we don’t just aim for the South Asian market. We’re gearing our work to people from all walks of life!" It all began with a love for dance, art and something she could be a part of to share her culture, but Selena’s work developed long-lasting friendships and a second family. Selena has continued to work with VIBC because of the people she interacts with; not only the ongoing volunteers, but the volunteers she interacts with on the day of events. "The most rewarding experience has to be seeing the next generation of bhangra performers, event after event, being able to perform and have fun with Bhangra and their culture. The positive feedback from the audience makes me happy. It’s great to see the support we receive from the community."
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