In an interview with Desi Today Tarun Nayar, Executive Director of 5X Fest, talks about 5X’s role in promoting local South Asian artists. Tarun Nayar, is a DJ/producer and tabla player based in Vancouver and has toured the world with his band Delhi 2 Dublin. Along with a passion to produce music, Tarun has a greater passion to promote fresh …
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As we entered the second wave of the Pandemic, it was clear that Diwali celebrations, as we knew before, won’t be possible this year. A unique Diwali party was on with 5X Fest! It was not just another livestream virtual party or music festival to combat social isolation. The organizers of Lower Mainland’s 5X South Asian Youth Festival worked on …
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Sukhmeet Singh Sachal, a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, has recently committed to implementing public health interventions at Gurdwaras to stop the spread of COVID 19 The Coronavirus pandemic locked many of us inside our houses. But it could not stop our elderly population to take a leap of faith and visit Gurdwaras and other places of …
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On behalf of City Council, I want to wish everyone a very happy and safe Diwali this year. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a much-loved cultural tradition in Surrey that promotes the message of unity, warmth and joy. Like all big celebrations, Diwali is traditionally a time for family and friends to come together to enjoy …
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New hands-on Power Girls program empowers racialized girls to embrace STEM The joint program from DIVERSEcity and SFU will build connection and space for migrant girls aged 9–12 in the STEM sector Surrey, BC, October 19, 2020 – In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, jobs within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) make up a large sector of the job market. …
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PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday issued the following statement in recognition of Navratri: “This evening, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of Navratri. “Celebrated over nine nights and ten days in autumn, Navratri symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is one of the most important celebrations of the year in the Hindu …
Read More »Consumer demand for real estate in the Fraser Valley remained robust for the fourth consecutive month, with overall sales and new listings reaching record-breaking numbers in September. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,231 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September, an increase of 66.1 per cent compared to the same month last year and an increase …
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Back row, from left: Semiahmoo Secondary student Jaidyn Guy, Semiahmoo First Nation Chief Harley Chappell and student Megan Holding. Front row, from left, Paulo Scalletta, Christian Snead and Tyler Cox of the Technology Education Department. Photos: Surrey Schools TO recognize Orange Shirt Day, Semiahmoo Secondary students and staff have partnered with Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN) to co-design custom T-shirts. Orange Shirt …
Read More »On September 18, join accomplished musicians, Amarjeet Singh, Baljit Singh, and Bruce Harding for The Naad Malhaar Concert, a show that is the perfect marriage of setting and song. Filmed in Surrey’s picturesque Darts Hill Garden Park, this talented trio will delight audiences with the enchanting and soothing sounds of the tabla, flute, and dilruba. Image Courtesy:Surrey Civic Theatres The …
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We have all heard inspiring weight loss stories due to simple lifestyle changes. But the story of a lifestyle change that led to the making of an international sports star, is quite rare. Meet Sumeet Sharma, a 33-year-old Vancouver resident, who did not only lose weight but has become an international gold winning power lifter for Canada, after deciding to …
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