
Experience the vibrant colours, powerful rhythms, and rich cultural traditions of Punjab at Colours of Punjab 2026, presented by the Royal Academy of Punjab Society at the Bell Performing Arts Centre.
This cultural showcase celebrates the beauty and diversity of Punjabi folk arts through dance, music, and artistic performances that reflect the history, traditions, and cultural identity of Punjab.
Audiences will experience the energetic movements of Bhangra, the expressive storytelling of Giddha, and the captivating rhythms of traditional Punjabi folk music. The celebration highlights the creativity and dedication of performers while honouring the cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Colours of Punjab also provides a platform for young artists to develop confidence, demonstrate their artistic skills, and connect with their cultural heritage through performance.
By bringing together performers, families, artists, and audiences from diverse backgrounds, the event promotes cultural understanding, community participation, and appreciation for Punjabi folk arts.
Join us for a celebration of Punjab's living cultural heritage and the next generation of artists keeping these traditions alive.
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.