Events
Colours of Punjab – Cultural Celebration Edmonton
Event Details
Celebrate the richness and diversity of Punjabi culture at Colours of Punjab 2026, presented by the Royal Academy of Punjab Society.
This cultural event brings the spirit of Punjab to Edmonton through traditional folk dance, music, and artistic expression. Rooted in Punjab's history and community traditions, the celebration highlights the importance of preserving cultural identity while sharing Punjabi heritage with audiences from different backgrounds.
Through the vibrant energy of Bhangra, the graceful expressions of Giddha, and the powerful rhythms of Punjabi folk music, Colours of Punjab celebrates the stories, customs, and artistic traditions passed down through generations.
The event provides an opportunity for families, youth, artists, and the wider community to come together, appreciate Punjabi folk arts, and celebrate cultural diversity.
Event Highlights:
- Celebration of Punjabi folk dance and music
- Cultural presentations highlighting Punjab's heritage
- Opportunities for youth and community participation
- Promotion of cultural understanding and appreciation
For more information or Tickets: 368-889-0900
Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan
Safe Physical Distancing: The dance floor has been marked into safe distance zones whichare at least 2 metres apart or more. Only one person is permitted per marker, and please stayin your marked area.
Hand washing: Please wash your hands or sanitize before your class and after your class.Use the sinks in the washrooms (one person at a time)
Masks: The most recent recommendation from Canada’s public health is that of wearing anon-medical masks or face covering as an additional layer of protection, even when physicaldistancing is active at the studio.
We recommend you wear a mask while attending a class if you are comfortable doing so, but do take it offif you experience dizziness or a shortness of breath while wearing it.
Our Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols: We have implemented enhanced antibacterialand antiviral cleaning and sanitizing protocols for all common areas and surfaces, includingwashrooms, light switches, door handles. etc. This includes increasing the frequency thatthese items are cleaned (number of times per day) as well as the timing (before and afterclasses).
If You Feel Unwell: If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, a cough, sorethroat, stuffy or runny nose, etc, or if you are in proximity with someone who is ill, please stayhome and DO NOT attend classes (This will be strictly enforced).
Class Times: We are staggering our class start times with a break between classes to allowfor cleaning and sanitization as well as to prevent large groups from congregating in thestudio during class cross over.
Limited contact: Staff and students are asked to please refrain from high fives and hugs forthe time being from public health advisors.
Travel: If you have recently travelled internationally, please stay home, self - isolate yourself,and refrain from attending the classes. Also, if you have travelled across different provinceswith-in Canada, it is mandatory to let us know in advance.
PARENTS: You can help! Please help your children read and understand these guidelines if youdecide to send them for their classes at the studio.We have given the full control to ourparents to make the decision of whether to send the children to the studio or continue theirclasses on ZOOM. We recommend to encourage the students to take safety as a priority andthen learn to keep themselves safe.