City of Bhangra 2008

This original presentation brings together performers and teachers of folk music and dance in an informative and interactive stage production. Watch as Punjabi folk music and dance is born, from couplets sung by a humble farmer through to the development of a whole ensemble of folk instruments.This production was most recently staged at the 2007 Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Tickets are $12 for this matinee performance and available from Ticketmaster.ca or by calling 604.280.4444.

Vancouver International Film Centre, 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver

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.

The VIBC Society is proud to welcome Bell as the title sponsor for the City of Bhangra 2008 Festival. Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing the most comprehensive and innovative suite of communication services to residential and business customers.

Co-presented by the VIBC Society and the Cultural Olympiad, this unique event blends contemporary and traditional folk dance styles spanning the subcontinent of India and reaching as far West as the Latin world and the Highlands of Scotland. Watch as Flamenco blurs into Kathak, and Bhangra is intertwined with Celtic in this presentation of folk dances from around the world.
 

Co-presented by the VIBC Society and the Cultural Olympiad, this unique event blends contemporary and traditional folk dance styles spanning the subcontinent of India and reaching as far West as the Latin world and the Highlands of Scotland. Watch as Flamenco blurs into Kathak, and Bhangra is intertwined with Celtic in this presentation of folk dances from around the world.
 

Party at the Official After Party for the City of Bhangra Festival, featuring international Bhangra superstar, Malkit Singh, live with the Golden Start Group. Tickets $40 from Ticketmaster.ca or 604.280.4444.

Previous first place winners Khalsa Junction and UBC Girlz are back to battle it out with the ten other Bhangra teams as they compete for $5000 and a gorgeous glass trophy.

Dance on the sidewalk and sing out loud at Downtown Bhangra, taking
place at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza. This outdoor concert stage
features Vancouver’s finest talent. From drummers, beat-boxers and
singers to Bhangra dancers, break dancers and folk dancers of other
varieties, this stage is full of non-stop action. Stay for the party Saturday afternoon as DJs and bands throw down tracks at the stage. Free.

Georgia Street Plaza, Vancouver Art Gallery.