Folk Star Arts Academy made significant contributions to the community through its active participation in various events
– It will be an interactive event held at Guru Angad Dev Elementary, aimed at promoting the safe and educational use of social media among youngsters and teenagers. This informative and engaging event will feature interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions on fostering responsible digital behavior. Participants will learn valuable strategies for navigating social media platforms safely, combating cyber bullying, and harnessing the power of social media for educational purposes. This event is supported by the City of Surrey.
– Folklore Festival Vancouver will be taking place in December 2024 at the Annex Vancouver Civic Theatre. This year, we’re expanding the festival’s scope to Vancouver. Our aim was to broaden the cultural diversity of the performances and engage a larger audience. We also reached out to other dance academies to collaborate and share their cultures, fostering a deeper appreciation and acceptance of diverse traditions within our community.
Chinese New Year Event hosted by Fraser Valley Chinese Culture Association -To showcase a fusion of two cultures, we were invited by the Fraser Valley Chinese Culture Association to do a Bhangra performance to show the bond between both communities via dance and art.
Inter Cultural Events hosted by Richard Bullpitt Elementary School Langley -Two of our volunteers went to represent Punjabi and Indian culture at Richard Bullpitt Elementary School’s Intercultural event. We showcased a short dance segment for the students, and showed them various different traditional musical instruments, their uses, and why we do our dance.
Charity Gala by Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society Maple Ridge -As an effort to show our support for the Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society, with whom we have collaborated with before, we did a Bhangra performance to showcase Punjabi culture as a part of South Asian Culture.
-On June 29th, 2024, Folk Star Arts Academy proudly participated in Mehfil Band 2024. Our academy’s mission from the beginning has been to provide emerging artists with a platform to showcase their talents. This event exemplifies our ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting new artists in the performing arts.
– Dr. Balwinder Kaur Brar is a member of the Wellington Punjabi Women’s Association in Calgary. She came to Folk Star Arts Academy and hosted a session talking about the importance of family connection and many other topics. She gave insightful information to everyone who attended.
– On August 25th, 2024, at the Surrey Arts Centre, Folk Star Arts Academy participated in Kafla Live Band 2024. This event underscores our commitment to supporting live music and providing emerging artists with a platform to showcase their talents through dynamic performances.
– Folklore Festival 2024 took place at the Bell Centre on September 29th in Surrey. This year we were a sold out show hosting over 720 people and 260 performers. This year, we’re expanded the festival’s scope to include artists from around the world who will teach students before their showcase. Our aim was to broaden the cultural diversity of the performances and engage a larger audience. We also reached out to other dance academies to collaborate and share their cultures, fostering a deeper appreciation and acceptance of diverse traditions within our community.
-The annual 2024 showcase was held on March 15th from 5–9pm at Surrey City Hall. During this showcase, groups who have ‘stepped up’ in their communities were able to share what great things they are doing. Members of our senior girls team set up a display of Punjabi culture via a stall at which we had informational cards and models of traditional Punjabi instruments and tools, and we had a performance segment where we displayed singing and Bhangra.
Vaisakhi Celebrations hosted by Guru Angad Dev Elementary School -At Mirage Banquet Hall, our senior girls teams did two performances for G.A.D Elementary School’s staff to celebrate the Punjabi Holiday of Vaisakhi through dance.
Vaisakhi celebrations hosted by Chenchenstway Care Home Burnaby -Members of our senior girls team went to the Chenchestway Care home in Burnaby for Vaisakhi to display a Bhangra performance for the staff and patients in an effort to embrace Punjabi culture.
-Folk Star Arts Academy facilitated open-ended discussions, panels, Q&A sessions, and forums to address community demographics in society, involving community members, including children from the academy, to foster understanding and positive change.
– Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Team collaborated with Shiamak Vancouver to celebrate traditional Indian dance alongside the Vancouver community, promoting cultural diversity and unity.
Ten girls from our senior team dedicated three months of rigorous preparation for the World Folk Festival 2023 in the Luddi category. Competing against a multitude of teams, they showcased their incredible talent and determination, ultimately securing the second-place position.
These achievements and upcoming events reflect Folk Star Arts Academy’s unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community inclusion. Through our dedication and outreach efforts, we aim to create a more interconnected and harmonious society that celebrates the diversity of cultures worldwide.
The academy’s Senior Girls, Junior Girls, Beginner, Co-Ed, and dhol teams participated in this family-friendly event, celebrating Indian and Punjabi culture through live dance, art, music, and more.
SVC invited us to Experience India, Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Team showcased Punjabi traditions and culture, highlighting both traditional aspects and the preservation of Punjabi culture in North America. Folk Star Arts Academy engaged with SVC’s South Asian Student Club, promoting cultural exchange, and understanding through dance and art.
The Consulate General of India participated in the Victoria Drive Business Improvement Association’s annual Summer Festival, promoting Incredible India, and fostering tourism partnerships while showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage.
Folk Star Arts Academy joined in celebrating the Langley Memorial Hospital’s 75th anniversary, contributing to the community’s health care legacy
The Fijian community invited Folk Star Arts Academy to share its culture once more through Bhangra and Giddha performances.
Folk Star Arts Academy supported the Canada Cup International Field Hockey Tournament, promoting sports and fostering youth development through community engagement.
This event promises cultural performances, food vendors, and community organisation showcases, exemplifying Folk Star Arts Academy’s dedication to community engagement and cultural celebration.
-Our junior girls did a performance at the Sanjha Vehra Women’s Association Breast Cancer Fundraiser event to promote their endeavour and raise awareness for their cause.
The City of Langley Library hosted a Diwali event where we were invited to showcase a Bhangra performance to enrich the experience and display aspects of Punjabi culture through dance for the traditional Indian holiday.
To show support for the Panthers Field Hockey Club, our Senior Girls team displayed both Bhangra and Luddi to brighten the atmosphere and bring some Christmas cheer!
-In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, Folk Star Arts Academy facilitated open-ended discussions, panels, Q&A sessions, and forums to address racism in society, involving community members, including children from the academy, to foster understanding and positive change.
CU (Chandigarh University) Alumni hosted by CU Alumni Association BC – This event, organised by CU Alumni Association, brought together esteemed alumni to share their cherished experiences from their time at CU. It was a heartwarming and emotional open-mic session for alumni and dignitaries alike, signifying the start of a new chapter for Chandigarh University.
For the past three years, Folk Star Arts Academy has been proudly hosting the annual Folklore Festival, a vibrant and culturally enriching event that has become a significant highlight within our community. The festival serves a dual purpose: firstly, it provides an invaluable platform to showcase the remarkable progress and talents of our dedicated students, celebrating their growth and achievements in various art forms, including Bhangra, Giddha, and more. Secondly, the festival is a bridge to the wider world, as it extends a warm invitation to outside performers from diverse cultural backgrounds. These external artists are welcomed to share a delightful glimpse of their own unique cultures, creating a rich tapestry of traditions, and fostering a sense of unity and appreciation among our attendees. Through the Folklore Festival, Folk Star Arts Academy not only nurtures its students’ artistic development but also promotes cultural exchange and understanding, making it a truly transformative and unifying experience for all who participate.
– Folk Star Arts Academy Events: During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the academy hosted online events like “Colors of Art 2020” and “World Folk League 2020,” showcasing artists from around the world and spreading knowledge of diverse traditions, cultures, and values.
Through the Folklore Festival, Folk Star Arts Academy not only nurtures its students’ artistic development but also promotes cultural exchange and understanding, making it a truly transformative and unifying experience for all who participate.
-Two of our volunteers went to represent Punjabi and Indian culture at Richard Bullpitt Elementary School’s Intercultural event. We showcased a short dance segment for the students, and showed them various different traditional musical instruments, their uses, and why we do our dance.
-As an effort to show our support for the Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society, with whom we have collaborated with before, we did a Bhangra performance to showcase Punjabi culture as a part of South Asian Culture.
–The annual 2024 showcase was held on March 15th from 5–9pm at Surrey City Hall. During this showcase, groups who have ‘stepped up’ in their communities were able to share what great things they are doing. Members of our senior girls team set up a display of Punjabi culture via a stall at which we had informational cards and models of traditional Punjabi instruments and tools, and we had a performance segment where we displayed singing and Bhangra
-At Mirage Banquet Hall, our senior girls’ teams did two performances for G.A.D Elementary School’s staff to celebrate the Punjabi Holiday of Vaisakhi through dance.
-Members of our senior girl’s team went to the Chenchestway Care home in Burnaby for Vaisakhi to display a Bhangra performance for the staff and patients in an effort to embrace Punjabi culture.
– Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Team collaborated with Shiamak Vancouver to celebrate traditional Indian dance alongside the Vancouver community, promoting cultural diversity and unity.
-Folk Star Arts Academy participated in the two-day Surrey SPARK Stages event, where children discovered a love for the performing arts and adults were pleasantly surprised by how much fun they had. We proudly showcased the talents of our younger students, highlighting their skills and enthusiasm in a vibrant and engaging setting.
-At the TEDx Grandview Heights event, our very own Bhangra instructor, Komal Sandhu, delivered an inspiring TED Talk. She explored the richness of Punjabi heritage, shared how Bhangra has enabled her to connect with her cultural roots, and emphasized the importance of collective efforts in preserving and passing down our traditions.
-At the TEDx Grandview Heights event, hosted by TED Talks, Folk Star Arts Academy showcased an energetic Bhangra performance. The performance highlighted the dynamic and vibrant aspects of Punjabi culture.
-Folk Star Arts Academy participated in the Delta Canada Day Parade, hosted by the City of Delta. We showcased a vibrant Bhangra performance, played lively Punjabi music, and handed out candies to the parade-goers, celebrating Canadian multiculturalism and sharing Punjabi culture with the community.
-At the Delta Canada Day Booth, hosted by the City of Delta, Folk Star Arts Academy provided an engaging showcase of traditional Punjabi elements. We introduced kids to the manja, a traditional seating or bedding platform; the charka, a spinning wheel used to make threads from cotton; and the charki, a mill used for grinding wheat into flour. This hands-on experience allowed children to learn about and connect with aspects of Punjabi heritage.
-At the Pan American Games, Folk Star Arts Academy provided a vibrant cultural performance. We showcased Bhangra to add a celebratory touch to the event, highlighting Punjabi culture and engaging with the attendees in a festive atmosphere.
-The Fijian community invited Folk Star Arts Academy to share its culture once more through Bhangra and Giddha performances.
-Folk Star Arts Academy participated in the Fusion Festival, hosted by the City of Surrey. We celebrated cultural diversity through a vibrant Bhangra performance and conducted an interactive workshop, allowing participants to engage directly with the rich traditions of Punjabi culture and experience the energy of Bhangra firsthand.
-A group of 30 kids from Folk Star Arts Academy performed at the 4th Annual Soccer Tournament, hosted by Sporting Club Kerala. Their lively Bhangra performance added a vibrant touch of Punjabi culture to the event, engaging the sports community and showcasing the talents of our young performers.
-At the New West After School Program, we performed an exciting Bhangra showcase and conducted an engaging Bhangra workshop for the kids. This event allowed the children to experience Punjabi culture firsthand and learn the energetic dance form
-Langley Global Fest happened on August 25 and promised cultural performances, food vendors, and community organisation showcases, exemplifying Folk Star Arts Academy’s dedication to community engagement and cultural celebration.
– For the first time this year, Folk Star Arts Academy participated in the White Rock Culture Crawl on October 6 2024. We have showcased many different performances by multiple teams and also hosting several workshops for the public to enjoy.
– MegaFest is an indoor trade show happening in Surrey. This year Folk Star Arts Academy team will be going to perform.
– Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Team collaborated with Shiamak Vancouver to celebrate traditional Indian dance alongside the Vancouver community, promoting cultural diversity and unity.
The academy’s Senior Girls, Junior Girls, Beginner, Co-Ed, and dhol teams participated in this family-friendly event, celebrating Indian and Punjabi culture through live dance, art, music, and more.
SVC invited us to Experience India, Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Team showcased Punjabi traditions and culture, highlighting both traditional aspects and the preservation of Punjabi culture in North America. Folk Star Arts Academy engaged with SVC’s South Asian Student Club, promoting cultural exchange, and understanding through dance and art.
The Consulate General of India participated in the Victoria Drive Business Improvement Association’s annual Summer Festival, promoting Incredible India, and fostering tourism partnerships while showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage.
Folk Star Arts Academy joined in celebrating the Langley Memorial Hospital’s 75th anniversary, contributing to the community’s health care legacy
The Fijian community invited Folk Star Arts Academy to share its culture once more through Bhangra and Giddha performances.
Folk Star Arts Academy supported the Canada Cup International Field Hockey Tournament, promoting sports and fostering youth development through community engagement.
This event promises cultural performances, food vendors, and community organisation showcases, exemplifying Folk Star Arts Academy’s dedication to community engagement and cultural celebration.
-Our junior girls did a performance at the Sanjha Vehra Women’s Association Breast Cancer Fundraiser event to promote their endeavour and raise awareness for their cause.
The City of Langley Library hosted a Diwali event where we were invited to showcase a Bhangra performance to enrich the experience and display aspects of Punjabi culture through dance for the traditional Indian holiday.
To show support for the Panthers Field Hockey Club, our Senior Girls team displayed both Bhangra and Luddi to brighten the atmosphere and bring some Christmas cheer!
– Invited by the Maple Ridge community, Folk Star Arts Academy’s Junior Girls team delivered a charismatic and energetic performance to celebrate Canada’s multicultural identity, showcasing the rich Punjabi culture within the community.
– On Family Day, Folk Star Arts Academy participated in the Delta city parade with its own float, featuring Bhangra and Giddha performances by the Co-Ed and Senior Girls teams, fostering a sense of community spirit.
– Folk Star Arts Academy was invited by the Fijian community to share Punjabi culture through Bhangra and Giddha performances, exemplifying the organisation’s commitment to cultural exchange.
-Similar to the Delta Family Day Parade, Folk Star Arts Academy was invited to perform at the Pitt Meadows Day Parade, representing the Punjabi community through the outstanding performance by the Senior Girls team.
– The academy proudly showcased Punjabi culture and traditions during India’s 75th Independence Day celebrations organised by the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, demonstrating the rich heritage from which they hail.
– Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Team participated in the CIBC Run in South Surrey, contributing to a fundraiser for cancer research while spreading cultural awareness and unity within the community.
– To celebrate Vaisakhi, a traditional Sikh and Punjabi holiday, the Senior Girls Team performed Bhangra at the Peace Arch Hospital Senior Care Center, bringing joy and cultural enrichment to senior community members.
– Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Team collaborated with Shiamak Vancouver to celebrate traditional Indian dance alongside the Vancouver community, promoting cultural diversity and unity.
– This event, organised by CU Alumni Association, brought together esteemed alumni to share their cherished experiences from their time at CU. It was a heartwarming and emotional open-mic session for alumni and dignitaries alike, signifying the start of a new chapter for Chandigarh University.
Folk Star Arts Academy Events: During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the academy hosted online events like “Colors of Art 2020” and “World Folk League 2020,” showcasing artists from around the world and spreading knowledge of diverse traditions, cultures, and values.
Folk Star Arts Academy demonstrated its dedication to excellence and community engagement through remarkable competition victories
-Folk Star Arts Academy’s Senior Girls Bhangra team secured 2nd Place at the Elite Bhangra Competition. This achievement reflects their high level of skill and performance in the competitive Bhangra scene.
-The Senior Girls Bhangra Team from Folk Star Arts Academy won their first 1st Place trophy at the Folk Nach Bhangra Competition. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the team, highlighting their excellence and dedication in Bhangra.
-The Senior Boys Bhangra Team from Folk Star Arts Academy placed 2nd Runner Up at the Bhangra City Competition. This achievement highlights their exceptional performance and dedication to the art of Bhangra.
– At the Flower City Giddha and Luddi event held in Brampton, Ontario, Folk Star Arts Academy achieved 2nd Place. The team traveled from Vancouver to Brampton and demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, showcasing the vibrant tradition of Luddi.
– At the Flower City Giddha and Luddi event held in Brampton, Ontario, Folk Star Arts Academy achieved 2nd Place. The team traveled from Vancouver to Brampton and demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, showcasing the vibrant tradition of Luddi.
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