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Colours of Punjab Surrey Punjabi folk arts and heritage workshop
Event Details
Discover the history, traditions, and artistic expressions of Punjab through the Punjabi Folk Arts and Heritage Workshop, presented as part of Colours of Punjab 2026.
This educational and interactive workshop introduces participants to the cultural significance of Punjabi folk arts, including traditional dance, music, rhythms, and storytelling.
Participants will explore how Punjabi folk traditions developed through agricultural life, seasonal celebrations, community gatherings, and shared cultural experiences. The workshop will highlight traditional art forms such as Bhangra and Giddha, along with the role of folk music and instruments in preserving Punjabi identity.
Through cultural discussions, demonstrations, and interactive learning activities, participants will gain a deeper appreciation of Punjab's artistic heritage and its importance in contemporary Canadian society.
The workshop is designed to encourage intergenerational learning, cultural awareness, and the continued preservation of Punjabi folk traditions.
For more information: 604-401-6700
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.