Fraserview Hall
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Group portrait of Gunwant Bains with an unidentified man at a Halloween party entitled "Halloween Shaam Bhenan De Naam," that was organized by the BC Children's Hospital Foundation and held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C. The event included dinner, dance, entertainment and a pumpkin and costume contest.
Gunwant "Gunny" Bains is a prominent volunteer and philanthropist. She founded the Golden Girls Foundation in 1999, an all-women charitable organization that has raised over $1 million in support of causes such as the BC Children's Hospital and various global relief efforts.
The BC Children's Hospital Foundation fundraises for and serves the BC Children's Hospital, the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, and the Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. Their mandate is to fundraise, champion, collaborate, inspire, amplify, and unite for the cause of increasing the extent and depth of healthcare for children in British Columbia.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Gunwant "Gunny" Bains is a prominent volunteer and philanthropist. She founded the Golden Girls Foundation in 1999, an all-women charitable organization that has raised over $1 million in support of causes such as the BC Children's Hospital and various global relief efforts.
The BC Children's Hospital Foundation fundraises for and serves the BC Children's Hospital, the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, and the Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. Their mandate is to fundraise, champion, collaborate, inspire, amplify, and unite for the cause of increasing the extent and depth of healthcare for children in British Columbia.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Gunwant Bains in costume at a Halloween party entitled "Halloween Shaam Bhenan De Naam," that was organized by the BC Children's Hospital Foundation and held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C. The event included dinner, dance, entertainment and a pumpkin and costume contest.
Gunwant "Gunny" Bains is a prominent volunteer and philanthropist. She founded the Golden Girls Foundation in 1999, an all-women charitable organization that has raised over $1 million in support of causes such as the BC Children's Hospital and various global relief efforts.
The BC Children's Hospital Foundation fundraises for and serves the BC Children's Hospital, the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, and the Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. Their mandate is to fundraise, champion, collaborate, inspire, amplify, and unite for the cause of increasing the extent and depth of healthcare for children in British Columbia.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Gunwant "Gunny" Bains is a prominent volunteer and philanthropist. She founded the Golden Girls Foundation in 1999, an all-women charitable organization that has raised over $1 million in support of causes such as the BC Children's Hospital and various global relief efforts.
The BC Children's Hospital Foundation fundraises for and serves the BC Children's Hospital, the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, and the Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. Their mandate is to fundraise, champion, collaborate, inspire, amplify, and unite for the cause of increasing the extent and depth of healthcare for children in British Columbia.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Group portrait of unidentified women at a fundraising dinner organized by the Everywoman's Health Centre and held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C. The event was held for their 15th anniversary and featured a silent auction.
Everywoman's Health Centre is an abortion and sexual health clinic located in Vancouver, B.C. On November 4, 1988, Everywoman's Health Centre became the first abortion clinic in BC. The Centre was originally established in East Vancouver, but due to growing demand for their services and constant harassment from anti-abortion protestors, they moved to Commercial Drive in 2002.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Everywoman's Health Centre is an abortion and sexual health clinic located in Vancouver, B.C. On November 4, 1988, Everywoman's Health Centre became the first abortion clinic in BC. The Centre was originally established in East Vancouver, but due to growing demand for their services and constant harassment from anti-abortion protestors, they moved to Commercial Drive in 2002.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a dancer at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of performers at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of performers at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of performers at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, B.C.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi Puja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.