Sawan Mela 2009 June 13, 2009

Mendhi, masti and much more. The South Asian Family Association is pleased to present their annual cross-cultural extravaganza, Sawan Mela, occurring on the weekend of June 13 and 14. SAFA’s mandate is to create cross-cultural awareness as well as provide a platform for youth to showcase their talent. The Sawan Mela originally began in 2002 in South Vancouver and now 7 years later, is set to take over Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park for two exciting days.
This free public festival is suitable for kids of ALL ages. There is sure to be something for everyone at the Sawan Mela. Whether you enjoy your butter chicken or pine for tangy dosas…or perhaps desire a mini-makeover or mehndi, the marketplace is full of delights to tempt all of the senses: delicious smells and aromas, bright and vibrant colours and an exhibition by local artisans as well as yoga classes.
On our mainstage under the Sawan Mela tent, local performers from the Lower Mainland will entertain for hours on end. From Bhangra & Bolly to Filmi & Fusion to Giddha and Garba, the team at SAFA will turn Stanley Park into Little India. Little India with a few visitors however…performers from the Violet Moore Irish School of Dance, Vancouver Korean Drummers, Bluesette, Steveston Taiko Drummers, Argentian Tango, Eagle Song Dancers will be sharing the stage with Punjab Cultural Arts Centre, Giddha Punjabna Da, Sitara Thobani, Sulochana Dance Academy, Surrey India Arts Club, Juggy Jag (Jugpreet Bajwa), Jawani Bhangra, Duniya Dance Academy, Slumdog Millionaire Dancers and Karima Essa & Merlyn Prakash amongst others. A full line-up is available at www.safa.ca.

Official Website: http://www.safa.ca