City of Bhangra 2011

VIBC’s City of Bhangra 2011 presents 9 days of drums, dance and discussion from May 4th to 14th. Enjoy a broad range of talent spanning from folk music to rock-inspired bands, Bhangra sounds from the UK to Finland, and dancers from all over North America.  Events are ticketed and free to the public.

  • Opening Reception
    When: Wednesday, May 4 – 6pm
    Location: Museum of Vancouver
    Celebrate the opening of the much anticipated nine-day City of Bhangra Festival.
  • rePercussion
    When: Thursday, May 5 – 7:30pm
    Location: Fei & Milton Wong Experiment Theatre, Woodward’s 

    What happens when the drums of the world come together? See it live on stage as we present the percussive forms from Vancouver’s diverse communities.

  • Curating & Creating Memory Symposium
    When: May 7
    Location: Museum of Vancouver
    Time: 10am – 4pmAn informative, interactive forum that discusses the issues around culture, identity and politics faced by many emerging Canadian South Asians.
  • bhangra.me: Night at the Museum
    When: Thursday, May 12 – 8pm
    Location: Museum of Vancouver“bhangra.me: Vancouver’s Bhangra Story,” is a six-month exhibition produced in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver. On this night, we unveil the exhibit to performers and participants of Vancouver’s Bhangra community.
  • Downtown Bhangra
    When: Friday, May 13 – 5pm to 10pm
    Location: Vancouver Art Gallery Grounds (Georgia and Howe)Want to watch the best Bhangra dancers and musicians perform to their heart’s content and learn a few new Bhangra moves along the way? Head to Downtown Bhangra!
  • Coast Capital Bhangra Competition
    When: Saturday, May 14 – 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Doors at 5:30pm)
    Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 649 Cambie St., VancouverRanked as one of the top three most prominent competitive Bhangra events in North America, thousands will pack the seats at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre to watch international Bhangra teams from South Carolina, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Abbotsford, Surrey and Vancouver fighting for $10,000 in prizes.
  • City of Bhangra Wrap Party
    When: Saturday, May 14 – 9pm to 2am
    Location: Gossip Nightclub, Plaza of NationsHaven’t had enough Bhangra madness? Sad to see it all end? Head on over to our City of Bhangra Wrap Party!