This is a very exciting time for Punjabi cinema. We are witnessing more and more quality Punjabi films from all genres. Whether its cinematography, sound, or editing, Punjabi filmmakers worldwide are progressing in the art of filmmaking.
Therefore, there could not be a better time to showcase the fifth Ma Boli Punjabi Film Festival, Vancouver.
The Ma Boli International Film Festival will showcase global Punjabi films for the North American audiences. The festival aims at promoting Punjabi films and filmmakers and is scheduled to be held from 28,29,30 April 2021 at Punjab Bhawan, Surrey, BC Canada
The festival is organized by Vancouver Vichar Manch, Jarnail’sArt , Gurdeep Arts Academy, Punjab Bhawan & Studio 7.
Book Launch and Women’s Celebration by Manasvini Hindi Cultural Society
Manasvini, a literary women’s association, is celebrating their one year anniversary on Saturday April 23rd at the Newton Cultural Center, Surrey.
Four eminent women speakers will be sharing more about their accomplishments and inspiring journies. A book written by Dr Neelam Batra-Verma, 1971-A War Story will be released for the audiences and members of Manasvini at this event. The book is an emotional tale of a family’s anguish whose only breadwinner goes missing. A pilot goes missing somewhere over enemy territory during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Manasvini has been organizing events promoting creative writing in Hindi and occasionally in English for the past year since it was formed on March 8 2021. Manasvini also organizes cultural events engaging participants from the South Asian diaspora as well as the rest of the multicultural community of BC.
Shikha Porwal and Asmita Lawrence are the founders of Manasvini who have created this platform for new writers to develop their literary skills in Hindi and to network with other women to share their thoughts, expressions and emotions. “Our tag line ‘Kitchen se Kalam tk’ in Hindi translates as ‘From the culinary to the literary’. We are a support system for each other and our expressions have been an effective way to stay connected and cope with the Covid19 pandemic” said Shikha.
More information about Manasvini is available on their website www.manasvini.ca and their social media page, https://www.facebook.com/Manasvini2021/
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Watch an inspiring and uplifting story about the life of Harriet Tubman who escaped slavery to become one of the great heroes of the 19th century. Part of Surrey SPARK Stages The Spirit of Harriet Tubman is the powerful and award-winning one-woman show, written and performed by Leslie McCurdy, who has toured this performance across North America for 25 years. As a part of Surrey Civic Theatres, Surrey SPARK Stages offers spectacular performing arts events and activities for kids and their families throughout the year.
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Ages 8 years and up
May 28 | 1pm | Main Stage |
Surrey Arts Centre May 29 | 4pm | Main Stage | Surrey Arts Centre
Tickets: $16-$26. Four pack pricing available.
