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The Story of Bhangra

May 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

May 13  |  6-7 p.m.

Hosted by: UBC Okanagan & featuring Gurdeep Pandher, internationally renowned Bhangra artist

with moderator

  • Inderpal Dosanjh, Punjabi Student Association (PSA) President and Co-founder, 3rd year Microbiology student, IKBFS

Born into a farming family in the village of Siahar in Punjab, India, Gurdeep Pandher is now an internationally renowned Bhangra artist based in the Yukon. He brings together artists from all backgrounds to promote inclusivity and diversity. Gurdeep’s works have been published by many international art and media organizations including BBC News, CBC National and The Globe and Mail.

Gurdeep will share the story of Bhangra and its connections to the land and people of Punjab, India, followed by a Q&A session.

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Details

Date:
May 13, 2021
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Additional Info

Event Type
Talk/Lecture
Topic
Culture and Diversity, Indigenous
Audiences
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff, Families, Partners and Industry, Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates